Luftschultz 1st class opinions please

[gfcraun]

I would appreciate any opinions as to the possible authenticity of this medal. I have not seen an original 1st class. Ribbon passes black light test and weight seems good. Thanks!DSCF1571 (1024x768).jpg

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[Norm F]

Hi gfcraun,

The photos are too poor to be definite, but as it is there are some signs for concern that this could be a cast reproduction. It's the S&L design, but I marked what looks like a casting seam on the margins plus some other features suggestive of casting.

Here's a past thread on the S&L Luftschutz 1st class for comparison: http://wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/s...d.php?t=927992

Best regards,
---Norm

[gfcraun]

Norm, thank you so much! Sorry about photo quality, but you certainly pointed out an area with seams on edge that I had overlooked. It can partially seen in #3 photo at bottom ring at 5 & 7 o'clock where it was hard to buff out. I can see it quite well with my magnifying glass, so no need for me to send any additional photos unless there is a reason to use this as an example . Cheers, Gunther