hello all....I picked this piece up recently along with some other small items, I didn't pay too much and now that I have it in hand I have some concerns that it may be a reproduction, perhaps one of those "Cave Creek" specials that I've seen mention of(post-purchase)
so here are some pics for review and/or comment...if it is a repro I want to share with the group as a learning lesson...
here's what I don't like about the piece which leads me to believe it is a repro...
* ribbons are fairly clean
* backplate may be brass which apparently is a big no-no, although it could be colored steel
* the catch looks similar to reproduction ones
* sword devices on some awards but not others
* devices are not as detailed as other ones I have on other ribbons
* the ribbon combo/order seems correct although the Red Eagle(#2) and Hohenzollen(#3) ribbon may be out of order
* the not often awarded Life saving ribbon(#4) - is that what it really is ?
all input would be greatly appreciated....
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