i bought this at a local military antique store however it looks like a war merit cross but not quite it just looks weird does anyone know anything about this?
i bought this at a local military antique store however it looks like a war merit cross but not quite it just looks weird does anyone know anything about this?
Last edited by Adrian; 04-03-2012 at 10:12 PM. Reason: Title changed to use German terminology.
It has the wrong rubbon.
chris
Ost ribbon on a merit medal.
Should look like this.
Eric
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Yep war merit medal with Russian front ribbon.
Looks good, and I hope it was reasonably priced. The 'War Merit Medal' was awarded
to civilians - it should not be too hard to find an original ribbon for it, and also
an original 'Ostfront Medal' as well.........
i have one of these and i am not sure if its a fake how wide is the medal ?
yea i actually think this was a civilian one but i am not sure
According to one source, this medal was awarded mainly for work in munitions factories.
My nephew bought one recently - $5 without a ribbon - however it was lightly
corroded in spots. Very common, these are normally found for $20-$30
in excellent condition with correct ribbon.........
Regards,
Steve.
I reckon these are too cheap to really bother about faking too much. I got my mint example still in its packet for $35 or thereabouts.
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