Grubby Medals

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi guys,

I picked up a few medals from a recent auction. Nothing out of the ordinary and kind of grubby, condition-wise. I still think they look pretty good, though. I enjoy common items like these as much as the rarities.

Best regards,
Tom

1939 KVK1X in zinc by Wilhelm Deumer:

[Tom Yanacek]

zinc Westwall Medal: (has 'L15' marking on the suspension ring)

[Tom Yanacek]

Italian/German Campaign in Africa Medal by Lorioli of Milan:

[Ian Hulley]

Fine awards Tom and nothing 'grubby' about any of them (especially the Type 1 Afrika Feldzug)

Ian

[Stepdale]

Look good to me, Tom, especially the Afrika medal. Been looking for one with an original safety pinned ribbon like that for quite a while now (hint, hint).
Dale

[Antonio Scapini]

Good catch Tom!

[Sevrin]

Nice

Odd to see you deviating from near-mint; but nice regardless. Neat items!

James

[bytown]

I've seen them a lot grubbier than these.

Not grubby at all.

Wayne

[Yubari]

these are aged but still very good!

[sniper11]

Its nice to own mint examples Tom but I quite like the look of issued/worn medals-they tend to have much more character.
Troy

[Tom Yanacek]

Thank you!

My thanks to all for the comments.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Look good to me, Tom, especially the Afrika medal. Been looking for one with an original safety pinned ribbon like that for quite a while now (hint, hint).

Hi Dale,

I actually have several with pin-mounted ribbons, although I am not ready to part with any of them yet. (greedy) Here is one in a bit nicer condition:

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Odd to see you deviating from near-mint; but nice regardless. Neat items!

Hi Sturmbannführer Erich Kämpffer,

Actually not odd at all. A large part of my collection is items showing a lot of wear and use. I like worn items every bit as much as items in near mint condition. The only thing I really care about is that an item be original.

Best regards,
Tom

[Tom Yanacek]

Its nice to own mint examples Tom but I quite like the look of issued/worn medals-they tend to have much more character.

Thanks, Troy. I quite agree.

Best regards,
Tom

[Stepdale]

Hi Dale,

I actually have several with pin-mounted ribbons, although I am not ready to part with any of them yet. (greedy) Here is one in a bit nicer condition:

Best regards,
Tom

Tom, now you're just torturing me! No problem, I long ago learned that with patience I'll eventually find what I'm looking for.
Dale