Ostmedal "L15"

[peterm]

Hi guys!

I didn't post this one in my other thread, because I'm really interested in Your opinion concerning the maker-mark "L15".
I know, Dietrich Maerz (and many others) says (and has good arguments), that EK's with this maker-mark are 99% post-war made (are just assembled). But does this also mean that "Ostmedals" too are postwar???

Please let me know Your opinion!

Kind regards, Peter

[peterm]

Maker-mark-detail:

[Chet Sowersby]

Nothing wrong with that Peter. It's a good one.

Chet

[peterm]

Yes Chet, that's my opinion too... But look at the EK-Forum: it is clearly told there, that there is NO maker-mark "L15", only "15" or "L/15" are excepted...

Kind regards, Peter

[Antonio Scapini]

Yes Peter, the "L/15" Ost medals were doubtuful medals, and with a lot of argumentations today are considered from post war production.

[peterm]

Hi Antonio!

Despite the discussion about the EK I... If You look at this medal: would You also have concerns, if there was NO maker mark on the ring?
This medal came from the estate of the grandfather of a friend (together with his EK II, IAB in silver, wound badge in black. No comradeship badges.)
Why should this medal be postwar?

Kind regards, Peter

[Darrell]

Hi Antonio!

Despite the discussion about the EK I... If You look at this medal: would You also have concerns, if there was NO maker mark on the ring?
This medal came from the estate of the grandfather of a friend (together with his EK II, IAB in silver, wound badge in black. No comradeship badges.)
Why should this medal be postwar?

Kind regards, Peter

Peter, lots of items came from friends of a father who's brother knew someone. It could have been added at anytime from anyplace.

[Antonio Scapini]

I agree with Darrel, no one can knows when the medal was added to the group, maybe from the vet himself in '50 or '60, or from his son... Hard to tell.
We should judge the items only just as they are, not for the story behind.

I suggest you to read the last book of S. Weber, there are 4 pages about the L15 Ostmedal, and why it is considered post war.

That's my thought, the L15 mm is like the L/58 for Souval, for the post war production.

[peterm]

Hi Darrell and Antonio!

This soldier's familiy was in my neighborhood from my birthday on. His grandson went to school with me and at this time was my best friend. That's the reason I got the medals from his grandfather. I know that this ist NOT some kind of evidence.

But there is still my question: Would You call this medal POST-WAR, if there were NO maker-mark on the ring???

Kind regards, Peter