Merit Cross and Eastern Front Medals REAL?

[Mikebiker]

I recently acquired these from an old collector. I have no reason to think they are not real but I would like to have your opinions. The light was bright and the ribbons actually look a bit more aged then the pictures show. It there a difference in the 2 colors of the Merit Crosses?





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[Ian Hulley]

Everything looks fine … check for maker ring stamps

The KVKIIX are different material, the bronze cross is an earlier one. Post 1942 all awards were supposed to be made from zinc as the right hand one is. Some manufacturers gave them a bronze-coloured coating while others didn't bother.

Here's a zinc Forster & Barth cross with an almost green coloured finish.

Ian.

[Sveimhugi]

The Ostmedaille is a good one.
Not in the best condition but original =)

Skál,
Sindri

[Mikebiker]

Thanks for your information!