campaign stars

[plumbob]

Quick question please.
Are the ends welded on the suspension rings (where they meet to form the ring)on a replacement ww2 British campaign star like they are on originals. Or do they just butt together?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Rod

[Moonraker]

Hi Rod,

The current replacements are just butted, rather than welded/soldered. The rings are also approx. 15mm in diameter as opposed to approx. 13mm as per the original issues.

Regards,

Paul

[plumbob]

Thanks for taking the time to reply Paul.
When I ask this question there was a air crew Europe star on ebay I had on my watch list. Bidding was doing well then the seller posted more pictures and three bidders retracted their bids. It looked like a later strike with the larger ring. I was confused as the only thing i could see unusual was the split on the suspension ring. Everything else ticked all the box’s. Anyway no matter about that one now as it still sold for a couple hundred quid.
Thankyou again
Rod