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War Merit Cross
Hi, I started collecting medals casually a few years ago and have recently got back into it. I found I have a War Merit Cross with Swords which I'm not sure of authenticity on.
It has no makers mark on the ring but I've read that apparently not all did. It's in quite good condition and is of the bronzed type. Were copies more commonly this type or moreso silvered? Is there any way of telling on this medal if no maker stamps are present?
Some minor things I've noticed is the "1" of "1939" has no feet, something which the earlier crosses seemingly had. The leaf pattern around the centre isn't too well defined like on some I've seen but then not all genuine ones seem to be sharp either...
Thanks if anyone can help!
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11-23-2008 02:23 AM
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Re: War Merit Cross
Pictures would really help.
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Re: War Merit Cross
Sorry, it was late last night when I posted and it's only just now started to get a bit brighter today!
Pics attached...
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Re: War Merit Cross
Hi Barry, it looks fine to me.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: War Merit Cross
Thanks for the all the opinions and especially the pic! Appreciated.
Yes I can see your one has quite a bit of pitting all over it, esp in the centre, and the arms of the swords aren't as cleanly attached to the cross. Are the silvered type more often copied?
I got a bargain all those years ago then!!
Thanks again all
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Re: War Merit Cross
Good one. These are not faked too often. They are out there though. Most are very easy to spot. I am afraid with the new book out on Merit Crosses the demand will rise for these and the fakes will follow.
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Re: War Merit Cross
Just looking at one of these my self what should be my top price?
Thanks guys in advance for your help.
Rick.
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