War merit medal real or fake ?

[mackan110]

Hi

Im new to this, Collection medals. But for a year Ago i just bought a medal for fun but now when i Will start to collect i have bought some books and Saw the medal i got is a war merit medal (civil) so im nos Wondering if its real or not. Also hos can i see if its real ? (Have the Book "parade medal bars of the theird reich)




Anything to do to get it better looking or should i never do that ?

[mackan110]

Hi

Im new to this, Collection medals. But for a year Ago i just bought a medal for fun but now when i Will start to collect i have bought some books and Saw the medal i got is a war merit medal (civil) so im nos Wondering if its real or not. Also hos can i see if its real ? (Have the Book "parade medal bars of the theird reich)




Anything to do to get it better looking or should i never do that ?

saw now that the pics didnt show up.

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[kefru177]

Looks real to be but in very poor shape. These things cost about £10 so you might want to think of getting a better example

[Ian Hulley]

You won't buy a nice one for £10 but £30 will get you a very nice set with the presentation envelope, unused ribbon, wrappings and even a ribbon bar ..



Ian

[mackan110]

Thanks guys! Any because this is a cheap medel its probebly not so many fake but is it hard to spot fake? Or Will i not so to many misstankes because of the Book i got?


Also, know a good site i can buy from?

[Ian Hulley]

The old fakes lack detail and finish as they were castings. The latest seem to be laser-cut and are implausibly sharp in detail. I don't know that I've ever seen a fake KVM though ?

Ian.

[AndyC]

I would say stay away from this medal, it is in bad condition.
You should not have any problem to find a nice one.

There are some Swedish dealers that normally have this one in stock.


Andy

[vacollector]

Put the envelope and ribbon under a backlight. If they glow then walk away because they are made using modern dyes.