Thanks guys for your input about the first bar but i would like to express my opinion, that the bar in my opinion could be OK.
Everything matches perfectly + all parts are original. Only thing is that the backing is little sloppy sewn but that might not be such a problem. Also everything is very tight, no signs of alternations of any previous devices of being on the bar instead of the 4 year runes (long service eagle) and also the combination of ribbons is perfect and completely passing the regulations.
I'm aware that this dont come around very often, i can even say that there is not a single one currently available for sale (not sure if even as copy) and also there are very low numbers of pictures to compare them together. The easiest and I'm sure that in 90% cases accurate guessing is that this is a fake, but there is nothing on it that would 100% scream out "FAKE", only a doubt because of its rareness.
The seller that i bought it from gave me full guarantee with money return if i research it to be a fake, but he said he is 100% sure it is fine as he got it directly out of the houshold.
I found on internet a thread about this SS devices and medals and i contacted the collector who posted them (Christopher Ailsby). He's concerns are that it might be put together, but he also says that the 4 year SS runes are original and he shared this picture with me, saying he has the same model in his collection. Hopefully he will send some more pictures or share more info.
Not saying that you are wrong and i am right, I just respectfully leave a possibility open on this set to be period
Everything matches perfectly + all parts are original. Only thing is that the backing is little sloppy sewn but that might not be such a problem. Also everything is very tight, no signs of alternations of any previous devices of being on the bar instead of the 4 year runes (long service eagle) and also the combination of ribbons is perfect and completely passing the regulations.
I'm aware that this dont come around very often, i can even say that there is not a single one currently available for sale (not sure if even as copy) and also there are very low numbers of pictures to compare them together. The easiest and I'm sure that in 90% cases accurate guessing is that this is a fake, but there is nothing on it that would 100% scream out "FAKE", only a doubt because of its rareness.
The seller that i bought it from gave me full guarantee with money return if i research it to be a fake, but he said he is 100% sure it is fine as he got it directly out of the houshold.
I found on internet a thread about this SS devices and medals and i contacted the collector who posted them (Christopher Ailsby). He's concerns are that it might be put together, but he also says that the 4 year SS runes are original and he shared this picture with me, saying he has the same model in his collection. Hopefully he will send some more pictures or share more info.
Not saying that you are wrong and i am right, I just respectfully leave a possibility open on this set to be period
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