DAK Medal - Type 4 or 5?

[dc9]

Hello All,

Just found this one. Not quite sure how to tell the difference between a type 4 and 5. It is quite thick (type 4?) and weighs 16.3g

Thanks for any comments.

Eric

[dc9]

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[Antonio Scapini]

It is a Souval attributed piece, so a "type 5" medal.

[Steve DT]

I'd say I agree with Antonio, but since I learned everything I know from him, that's probably not necessary
S

[dc9]

Thank you Antonio and Steve.

Antonio - I will get around to reading your book. Does the "Souval" attribution also imply that it could be a post-war manufactured piece?

Thanks,

Eric

[Antonio Scapini]

IMO no, Souval had enough wartime leftovers and simply stamped some specimens with his "L/58" post war mark.
But few after the war he sold his Afrikamedaille die to Steinhauer & Luck that used it for the '57 version.