ss medal

[Derek Crouch]

Hello
One of my friends sent me a picture of his grandfather’s medals. I am having trouble identifying the SS medal that is beside the Mothers Cross. I would appreciate any assistance. Also, I am posting both photos that my friend sent me, unfortunately I got a gut feeling that there are a couple of fakes in his collection. Thanks for the help. I have a bad feeling about the SS helmet.<O></O>


Derek Crouch

[Anthony Evans]

the web site you listed is to your hard drive, ill be more then glad to post them if you email mail them to te0417@hotmail.com

[Derek Crouch]

2nd photo

here is the second photo, sorry about the quality.

[CurtD]

here is the second photo, sorry about the quality.

Since no one else is diving in here, I will state that I think it is a fantasy pin.

[Patrick W]

The ss badge is junk no doubt about it. I would also be a little worried if someone showed me a full set of NSDAP long service medals on bows (although they do exist). I think the chance of finding a full set would be next to 0.

[Derek Crouch]

SS medal

Hello,

I appreciate the replies. I was puzzled by that SS piece, glad to see that it is junk. My friend was very impressed by this collection; he was told that these were the “issued medals” to a member of the Waffen-SS. The guy telling the story claimed to be the grandson of the SS vet. When I first heard this, I was excited about the possibility of seeing a vet’s collection. After he emailed me these photos, I was kind of annoyed…. maybe I should write a book about the SS soldier who earned a U boat badge and a Mothers Cross.

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Thanks again for the replies.

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Derek

[Ty Smith]

The helmets are horrible obvious fakes. All of them,