It would appear I have the same copy that you have! The differences are rather obvious after seeing the two compared. I tried telling the authenticity based on the tiny, blurry inscription on the back, when all I had to do was look at the misshapen gold rays on the front!
Apparently it had survived a flood, which would explain why the ribbon looks aged. I paid a little more than repro price hoping for a real one, but I figure after taking the neat display frame into account, I didn't do that bad!
Thanks for the help again,
John
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