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    #1

    Oh no! Not another Memel!

    Hello all,

    I know, I know, Memel medals...

    Still: Just got this from the e-stand. What do you think?

    Regards
    Chris
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    Closeup:
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      #3
      Ok, there's some damage to the edges, but I don't mind.
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        #4
        Closeup of the back...
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          #5
          Have you done a search for these? There have been a few threads on these and from memory, the shape of the "m" rings alarm bells with me...although I cannot recall if any firm conclusion was reached.

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            #6
            Hi Chris, i am sorry to say i believe this medal to be a fake, the reason being, wrong type of G, wrong style of date, defined noses of the two figures. Wrong type of m. There are some people who believe there are two versions on these, others one but this falls into neither, sorry . All the best

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              #7
              IMO this medal is original albeit a bit battered. I don't have any problem with the 'm's. The top two are similar and more curved in than the bottom which is broader at the base.

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                #8
                Thanks for your opinions! I actually did a thorough search of the old threads:

                http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=58382
                http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=52057
                http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=42523

                From what I see, there is a fake version with curved 'M's but it is quite different from mine. To me, mine looks similar to this original one sold by Detlev:

                http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...624#post502624

                Regards
                Chris

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                  #9
                  Chris,

                  I agree that the medal you posted does not match Detlev's fake.
                  George

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                    #10
                    Here's mine for comparison. I bought it as a repro, but i'm not sure...It looks quiet similar to the one Chris posted.
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                      #11
                      revese..
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                        #12
                        Thanks Andy,
                        similar but not the same. Look at the '9's, the '2's or the 'E's (in 'Erinnerung', especially).

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                          #13
                          Hi web i still believe your medal to be a fake if you look at the G the arm is pointing straight up and is high,originals lets say second type had the small arm the other type had the laid back G. The one on detlevs site is just one of the fakes around.Also if you compare the heads and noses on originals the one you show has a much larger nose (this was a way to detect one of the earlier fakes) the head also seems somewhat large. The 22 also lacks the style. Not trying to be awarkward and this is just my opinion. All the best

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                            #14
                            We've been through this a few times now but for what it's worth


                            Cheers,
                            David.
                            Last edited by David C; 02-12-2005, 07:14 AM.
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                              Thanks for your input. Let me get this straight: So ONLY these two types are believed to be good (sorry to borrow your scan, George):
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