memel medal to show

[emaroli]

To think that there was only one manufacturer or one die to make the Memel medal is foolish. Look at how many different producers of the Knights Cross there are and it was awarded much less frequently.

Ed Maroli

[chris clark]

ok guys sorry to drag this up again but i have just had the chance to meassure the medal and it is 31.81 mm which to me is also good as is the weight of this piece. therfore i believe my piece is ok as both weight and messurements are agreed correct. im sure your views will follow

[chris clark]

anyone want to comment here to try resolve any issues????

[Airborne Nut]

Thank you Tom, you are absolutely right. I know I have passed up originals before as well, but I am a safety player and at this stage in the game, $100 wasted is a huge chunk of money for me. Glad to know we are on the same page.

Cheers!

-Shane

Hello Shane,
Thanks for your comments, and for the link to the thread you started. I did notice this thread of yours several days ago. As far as I'm concerned, you did the right thing. After making a purchase of a Memel Medal at the show, and obtaining a return privilege, you must of obviously had some reservations about the piece. You considered your own knowledge in this area somewhat limited so you consulted others and got their opinions. After taking everything into consideration that was available at the time, you decided to return it because you were not happy with the purchase. Who could find fault with that logic? Looking at the pictures you posted, I would certainly not automatically label that piece a reproduction. Maybe the piece was smaller in diameter than it should be and maybe it was too heavy to be an original, but the pictures do not bring these things out. Maybe you did pass up a real medal because of the reservations you had, but the bottom line is that you were not happy with the piece and therefore you did the right thing. I have passed up original pieces numerous times because I was scared off by something I read, or by someone's opinion, or by the infamous myths and absolutes in the hobby. Likewise, I have sometimes bought pieces of junk due to the same kinds of things. I guess all we can do is the best we can.
Best regards! Tom Yanacek