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    12Yr. Long Service

    Here's a beady eyed bird for comments gentlemen.

    Came with the Luftwaffe eagle on the ribbon.

    Weight 14g.

    Colour in hand is a bright brass. Just like the lamp behind it.

    Not what you would expect as far as colour goes.

    First one I have had of this type.

    It doesn't look like it has been cleaned but you never know.

    I think there is a thread from another member about this type but I
    cannot find it.

    Wayne
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    Is it me or does that '1' look rather fat ?

    Nick

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      #3
      Originally posted by Woolgar View Post
      Is it me or does that '1' look rather fat ?

      Nick
      Yes it is.

      Here is a comparison with another 12 yr.

      The medal in this thread is non magnetic as is the ribbon eagle.

      Wayne
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        #4
        One thing of note is that the ribbon eagle is hollow.

        The medal has no casting marks.

        There are a number of scratches that may appear as such but they are not.

        Wayne

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          #5
          The jump ring and ribbon ring are similar to other no magnetic crosses that I have.

          Both 18 and 25yr crosses.

          Wayne

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            #6
            The rim looks very thin on the front side.
            Also there is a strange blob over the W at 2 o´clock. Is that a damage from a hit or from the makingprocess?

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              #7
              Originally posted by VonPeter View Post
              The rim looks very thin on the front side.
              Also there is a strange blob over the W at 2 o´clock. Is that a damage from a hit or from the makingprocess?
              The mark is a contact mark or edge knock from something else.

              I have others in my collection with thin rims. Depends on the maker.

              Wayne

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                #8
                Wayne,

                Is the medal in question actually "thicker" than the comparision you show? I have often heard that Post War Souval are slightly thicker? Perhaps this is one??? Thank you, Scott

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                  #9
                  This medal puts me in mind of the 57er version.

                  Could be post war?

                  Kind regards
                  Pierce

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Rommel1933 View Post
                    Wayne,

                    Is the medal in question actually "thicker" than the comparision you show? I have often heard that Post War Souval are slightly thicker? Perhaps this is one??? Thank you, Scott
                    I do not have a gauge to measure thickness.

                    However when you put them one on top of the other the medal in question does appear to be slightly thicker.

                    There is a weight difference also. The medal in this thread is 14g.

                    Weight of a known original 12yr is 11g.

                    Could be that it is a post war copy.

                    Wayne
                    Last edited by bytown; 08-26-2012, 09:40 AM.

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                      #11
                      Wayne,

                      It is just my humble opinion this could be a post war Souval. Looks closely at the ring and see if there are any maker marks. Your situation reminds me of one I was in this July. I have a 8 year police medal that looks like good quality like yours, but is slightly thicker, and the number is different than what is most commonly accepted. Sound familiar? I did some research and I did read on a few threads/ websites that post war Souvals are generally slightly thicker....

                      Here is the thread for you. Perhaps this will help...

                      http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=606691

                      Thank you,
                      Scott

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                        #12
                        Thanks Scott.

                        No maker marks anywhere.

                        I'm leaning towards it being a copy. Post war? I do not know for sure yet.

                        More research required.

                        Wayne

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