Good day all,
In light of all the reproduction and counterfeit issues to deal with in acquiring authentic German Militaria, I ask this:
When it comes to very affordable and common German awards, are there still fakes of those floating around? I am speaking of such items as the War Merit Cross 2nd class (with and without swords) and Eastern Winter Campaign Medal, among others.
The specimens I have of these medals are in really excellent condition, and weren't hard to find or expensive, so I just wonder if there is a market for these types of fakes.
Or perhaps the ones I acquired are fakes, but I believe them to be real. I'd post pics to seek authentication but I am afraid I might not like the responses!
All comments and input are much appreciated.
BR
In light of all the reproduction and counterfeit issues to deal with in acquiring authentic German Militaria, I ask this:
When it comes to very affordable and common German awards, are there still fakes of those floating around? I am speaking of such items as the War Merit Cross 2nd class (with and without swords) and Eastern Winter Campaign Medal, among others.
The specimens I have of these medals are in really excellent condition, and weren't hard to find or expensive, so I just wonder if there is a market for these types of fakes.
Or perhaps the ones I acquired are fakes, but I believe them to be real. I'd post pics to seek authentication but I am afraid I might not like the responses!
All comments and input are much appreciated.
BR
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