Patriotic War II,0025166,Deputy Comander,1st Rifle Battalion,878th Rifle Regiment

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good morning gentlemen,
I'm very worried. I recently bought to a reputable dealer (I did ten buyings with very good items) and maybe it is the exception to the rule...
32I showed my OGPW 2 class with susp and doc to a new friend, Lapa (Marc), French like me, seen in Paris today and known thanks to this forum. I did not like the stuff:
medal correct, a bit dark;
but suspension fake: susp plate darkened with chemical patina;
connection ring not original and not soldered;
the hole in the suspension not centered;
the heavy dark patina on susp (measured: 32.5mm x 21.5 mm)

These are correct argumentation; the trust caused my me fiance and paranoia to lower...I'm more aware with campaign medals I buy alone (not to a great dealer).
well this is a torpedo in my moral and my finances.

I you can help me ; I hope the pics are good enough, THEY ARE NOT MINE, i'm not really equipped for that.

many thanks, sebastien

I've forgotten: the guy is honest, but the photo is a bit clearer: the stuff looks a bit darker in the reality (I don't think it could be conceived to fool)