Sorry, the serial number is not good. The medal itself is original though. The saber hilt on the medal is the same as on later pieces (roughly between serial number 1 and 3 million), so the faker apparently took one of those medals and replaced the serial number. My guess is the unusual number of scratches on the reverse is the faker's attempt to cover up the erasing of the old reverse including original serial number. I can't say anything about the suspension.
Thank a lot! Very much appreciate your input!
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