Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 2. Klasse, 18 Jahre Real or Fake?? Thanks

**Cacogsf** · 03-14-2023, 08:04 PM

Hi guys! I have been collecting Third Reich medals for a short time and I am writing to see if you can help me with these 2 medals that you have offered me.
At first glance they seem fine to me, but there are some details that don't quite convince me, especially in the Eagle... (head, wings and legs).
If you can help me I would appreciate it, greetings to all!

Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 2. Klasse, 18 Jahre Real or Fake?? Thanks

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-14-2023 08:04 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Cacogsf** · 04-07-2023, 01:02 AM

nobody??

**Adrian** · 04-07-2023, 01:27 AM

I'm not liking either of these two medals. The details are lacking what I would be happy to see and there is pitting and irregularities over the surfaces. The ribbon on number 1 is a reproduction.
My advice would be to pass and look for better examples.

**rbminis** · 04-07-2023, 02:41 AM

I agree with Adrian.
Next time, please start a separate thread for each of them.
Uploading photos and posting multiple items.
Ralph.

**Watchdog** · 04-07-2023, 08:48 AM

I agree also.
The detail of both is quite "rough" and has the look of being deliberately rubbed down to simulate wear. I think these are castings.

As Ralph says, especially for the purposes of authentication, each item needs to be posted separately. Otherwise it can be difficult to know which one is being discussed. In this case the opinions (mine at least) apply to both pieces.

Regards

Mark.

**Cacogsf** · 04-10-2023, 04:01 PM

Thank you very much Adrian for your time and answer!

**Cacogsf** · 04-10-2023, 04:05 PM

by rbminis

I agree with Adrian.
Next time, please start a separate thread for each of them.
Uploading photos and posting multiple items.
Ralph.

Thank you very much Ralph!
Sorry for the mess and I'll keep that in mind for next time.
Regards!
Gianfranco

**Cacogsf** · 04-10-2023, 04:10 PM

by Watchdog

I agree also.
The detail of both is quite "rough" and has the look of being deliberately rubbed down to simulate wear. I think these are castings.

As Ralph says, especially for the purposes of authentication, each item needs to be posted separately. Otherwise it can be difficult to know which one is being discussed. In this case the opinions (mine at least) apply to both pieces.

Regards

Mark.

Thank you very much Mark!
For the same reason, the details, I didn't really like both medals either, but I wasn't entirely sure if they were original or not from the period.
And as I told Ralph, sorry for the mess and next time I'll post each medal independently.
Greetings!
Gianfranco