SS 8 year service medal REAL OR FAKE!!

[nkumburis]

Hi my friends grandpa served during ww2 and when me and my friend were going through his stuff we found this medal but for some odd reason we thinks its a fake can anyone tell us if this is the REAL DEAL OR A FAKE! Thanks - nick k

[Walkwolf]

I think it's a fake.

The metal is too brass-like with no 'stippling' in the background,
the small ring on the medal should have a bevel, the runes
on the ribbon are too large and poorly done.

A search of the Forum will show you what a genuine one
looks like........

[Adrian]

I have to agree with Steve. It doesn't look like an original example from the pics and again, try a search because several original medals have been posted here.

[LondonJay]

I think it's a fake too. The suspension ring should be tear drop shaped also from these photo's the colouration of the medal is all wrong with lack of detail and I have never come across a 8 year medal with SS runes on the ribbon.
Jay.

[Woolgar]

Also the suspension ring doesnt look bevelled

Nick

[nkumburis]

Thanks he probably threw it in with the rest of his original stuff and forgot about it thanks again and its for sale ill consider all offers lol - Nick k

[Shawnee]

Each serviceman in WWII was entitled to his medals. If he lost any, etc. he could write to the government and get a duplicate member. Sometimes the Government even engraved their name on the back - (ie. Medal of Honor). Many obtained these as duplicates so they would look 'newer' than the original.

[Erich S]

A fake NO doubt.