Not a bad Blood Order Repro

[Military]

the fakes are getting better... dangerous stuff. oh well.... knowledge is key!

[ErichS]

Jon, It listed on Gunbroker. The article on 1st pattern fakes is interesting but the 990 font is the dead give away along with the serial number font.

[ErichS]

One interesting thing that I noticed on original 1st patterns was that the 990 silver content number font was more rounded with rounded heads and shorter rounded tails on pieces numbered under 700 or so. The later font had flat heads with a straighter/longer tails. Anyone else notice these differences?

[WARLORD]

The article was by the Good Doctor K, most interestingly is where this photo of the "Fake " piece number 121 can be found in its full size.

You may find the comparison with that in Forman's Guide to Third Reich German Awards ... And Their Values, 3rd Edition - page 246 reference 194. to be helpful.

[DanCz]

is that not a "second issue" piece ??

[WARLORD]

"Let the little grey cells work my friend", as the little Belgian detective said.

[DanCz]

thanks Chris - - - a most dreadful day - - - please just ignore my comments !

[Erich B.]

We all have those days!
I'd say it's around a 10th issue.
Erich

[WARLORD]

10th issue presented by Dr K