My aunt gave me this medal more than 30 years ago. I think it is a rough example Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter but I'm not sure. Any help identifying or validating it's authenticity would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Bryan
Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
My aunt gave me this medal more than 30 years ago. I think it is a rough example Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter but I'm not sure. Any help identifying or validating it's authenticity would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Bryan
Re: Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
Hi, and welcome to the forum! Your ID is correct.
Sadly it is a copy.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
Thanks, what gives it away?
Re: Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
The quality of the die strike and the metal used.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
Welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately Ade is correct, this is a fake medal as can be told by the poor quality. Thank you for posting though.
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Re: Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
I agree, at first sight the poor quality is clear
Nick
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Re: Ritterkreuz des Kriegsverdienstkreuzes ohne Schwerter
Thank you all for your replies. I was suspicious but just couldn't tell. Garage sale material now!
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