RAD Long Service Medal - is it real?

[John W. Krueger]

I would sincerely appreciate any opinons as to the authenticity of this RAD Long Service Medal. Thanks.

[Valentino]

I am not sure from this photos, but it Looks really casted.

[John W. Krueger]

Here are better photos of the medal.

[fredswiss]

I believe it is a cast reproduction.

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi John,

Sorry, but I am not liking it either. The coloration looks off, the detail appears soft, and it shows a lot of pitting, probably from a flawed casting process. Is this piece light like aluminum or heavy?

Best regards,
Tom

[John W. Krueger]

It is a heavier metal.