SS-Dienstauszeichnung

[matthewz]

can anyone help? pretty sure it’s a fake but can’t tell for sure. I know there’s definitely more fakes than real ones out there

[rbminis]

Please read this thread, again.
The Use of German Terminology.
Ralph.

[BrodieBartfast]

Ribbon is a reproduction, and appears to have been fake-aged. The device is fantasy, not something that was ever used on these medals. I believe that the SS runes on the ribbon were woven, if they were there at all. More often than not, the ribbons of these awards are plain.

Can't comment on the medal itself, but it shows a lot of bubbling that could be the result of a bad casting process.

Also worth noting, the small pin/tinnie shown above the award appears to be a coffin pin fake.

Regards, B.B.

[kekel]

Chinese or Polish fake, I do not understand these copies or their owners

[CBH]

Both items are fakes. The suspension ring on the metal is wrong.

[rbminis]

Both items are fakes. The suspension ring on the metal is wrong.

This is correct.
Ralph.

[matthewz]

Thank you for the help. I value your guy’s expertise on these things.