Treue Dienst Ehrenzeichen, 25 Jahre

[rhodesia]

I'm looking at getting this 25 year Civil Service medal but I have seen more of these for sale than anything else. I can't tell if this one is the real deal or a Floch. This medal is in a jewelers shop because it was something different and he says it's German silver what ever that means, He is asking $75 for it I was hoping anyone that knows more about this type of medal can tell me if its real or a Floch. He did show me that the ribbon does not glow. The box smells like it's been in someone's attic as a note I have also seen these medals along side on World War One imperial medals. Thank you

[rbminis]

It's fine, and original.
There is no German silver, (nickel silver), in this medal.
There is only a coating, and frosting applied. Then there is burnishing for the shiny areas.
Ralph.