Need Help Confirming Originality

[Rampenfest]

Hi all,

I have four items here that I would like to know whether they are original or not. First up are two paperworks I found in a surplus store in Sarajevo, Bosnia. The guy claimed they were originals. I am very skeptical of this and am almost certain taht these are just fake reproductions. Either way, it doesnt matter because I didnt pour cash into these. I took two photos of each, one backlite against the sun, so you guys can see better the material of the paper. And the other photo is just a normal one. Next, I have two German medals. I dont remember how or when I got them, but I would like to know if they are fakes or not. I took a photo of the front and back of both of them. Thank you very very much for any help. It is much appreciated. Thanks.

-Joe

[byterock]

Well judging from the badges which are both cast repos/fakes I would doubt the other parts are real as well

[Eric JB]

Hi Joe,

Sorry to say that all items that you show us here are fakes / re-productions / re-strikes or whatever one may call them.

yours friendly

Eric-Jan

[Rampenfest]

Quite all right. I was 95% sure that all of these were fake. I am glad I didnt get ripped off when they were bought. However, I had some questions for you guys. I am always looking for original medals, textiles, or anything that is original WWII. I am not an expert in the field of collecting, so I was wondering, for the future, how can I spot things that are fakes so that I wont get ripped off. Could you use the pictures I posted to guide me on how to locate and find a original medal? What are the little things I should notice/look for? Thank you very much and thank you so much for your help. I have one more picture I wanted to show you guys for my friend. He has this medal and was wondering if it was real or not. Thanks.

-Joe