Cross of Valour (Krzyz Walecznych) - Exile Types

[kosa]

(...) Some lowlife shyster has used images of my genuine example, doctored it up, and now trolls for victims. (...)

Hi Tony,

Watermarks should prevent counterfeiting.

Cheers,
Kosa

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hi Kosa,

Sure, watermarks would help. Although I don’t know of any card type legitymacji that used watermarks.

Regards,
Tony

[kosa]

Hi Kosa,

Sure, watermarks would help. Although I don’t know of any card type legitymacji that used watermarks.

Regards,
Tony

Hahaha...I don't know either I meant to say you might want to watermark your photos to prevent counterfeiting.

Best,
Kosa

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hahaha...I don't know either I meant to say you might want to watermark your photos to prevent counterfeiting. . .

Haha, sorry for the misunderstanding. Yeah, I’ve been hit and miss with the watermarking thing. On many of my pics I put in on the bottom left hand of the image, situated so as not to obscure the view of the item. I might need to rethink my approach. Although even with water marks a clever counterfeiter can erase them without too much effort. Maybe it’s time to stop posting photos altogether!

Regards,
Tony

[kosa]

(...)I am presently caught up in trying to recover funds spent on such a fake sold by allegro seller " gajosgg ". I helped a friend with a purchase as he was having trouble with his account. The legitymacja that arrived was an inkjet fake. The seller was given the proof that it is fake but refuses a refund. The matter is being taken up with allegro. Remember gajosgg and avoid this scumbag.(...)

Counterfeiting is a crime and I would notify the Police.

Best,
Kosa

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hi Kosa,

If I was certain the seller is the counterfeiter then I would consider this avenue. A dispute was filed via allegro and the seller has finally responded that he will refund the money on receipt of the item, but with the idiotic statement “how will I know that you are sending back the same legitymacja?”. Typical with crooks, they think that everyone is as corrupt as they are. Fortunately I have a friend – also a militaria collector and member of this forum - who lives near the seller and will return the item in person.

Cheers,
Tony

[kosa]

Hi Kosa,

If I was certain the seller is the counterfeiter then I would consider this avenue. (...)

Hi Tony,

Let's the cops decide If he’s not the counterfeiter cops won’t hurt him much

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Polish Military Cemeteries

[andrzejku98]

Hello Everyone,

Whilst on Holiday I picked the following up, I have replaced the original ribbon which was an hook and eye type that had been cut, I would like your thoughts on what I bought.



Obverse



Reverse

I await your thoughts on this Cross

Many thanks

Andrzej

p.s. click to enlarge the photographs.

[A.J. Zawadzki]

Hi Andrzej, these are perhaps the most difficult KW's to authenticate from photos alone. The Warton copies are so well made that one almost needs a hands on inspection to differentiate them for the orginal Huguenin made crosses. There are three things to check: 1) genuine crosses are of a darker alloy than the light brass Warton copies; 2) genuine crosses have a 'sandy' surface finish that is most clearly visible in those crosses that remain in very good unworn condition; 3) genuine crosses are suspended from ribbon rings that are soldered. Warton copies, at least those I've owned and seen, have non-soldered rings.

Best wishes on this one. Genuine Hugeunin KW's are among the most sought after.

Cheers,
Tony

[Tomek]

Im think this is Kw pos. 24a from Krogulec book, but this ribbon is correct?