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rocketscientist · 12-31-2010, 05:49 PM

I'am considering this restoration of the southern industries. I am suspicious because the surface looks odd even if I wouldn't say it is cast.

What is your opinion on this medal?

thanks
sergio

deValcourt · 12-31-2010, 11:27 PM

It does have that "sandy" look of a cast medal. Of course, I have never had one of these in my hand, but most of the post-war medals I've seen have a more refined looking finish than this one does. The suspension ring is another thing that look unusual - even for the "U-shaped" design. Be suspicious (it's a healthy thing in our world), but I'm also not the final word on these types of medals.

Phillip

Shocktrooper · (This post was last modified: 01-01-2011, 06:29 AM by Shocktrooper.)

Hi,

this is an old cast fake made in Poland in the 90s. I have seen many of them. The eyelet has been soldered to the medal (very precisely and hard to recognize; only a very thin, grey line and only visible under magnification), which is an absolute no - go for this variation. Leave it out.

Jens

rocketscientist · 01-01-2011, 08:41 AM

Thank you guys for having opened my eyes. This medal will stay where it is...

ciao
sergio

rocketscientist · 01-01-2011, 10:33 PM

I have found another medal for the reconstruction of the southern industries. Is this any better? The seller states it is 100% original... :confused:
The surface seems as much irregular as the previous medal I have posted; cast again?

Thank you.
ciao
sergio