Fake Saving Drowning Medals

[Vliegvis]

Thanks Lauri,

Thougt so.. this one is on ebay germany.

regards
Vliegvis

[Art]

Do yourself a favor. If you really are as inexperienced to collecting Soviet awards, why would you gamble your money on an advanced medal such as this? buy the more common awards and educate yourself properly. Look at them closely..under a good magnifying glass or even microscope and you will notice a similarity in all of them. Subtle differences, and subtle similarities. That's where the beauty of this hobby is.

99% of all the drowning medals you find online are fake. Hoping to find an authentic specimen at "rock-bottom" pricing is a pipe dream.

[Vliegvis]

Hello,

I actally am collecting medals from all over the world, ecpecially rescue medals(for shipwreaking), so that is why I am interrested in this soviet medal only. But I am trying to buy an original.

Best regards

Vliegvis

[Tretov]

But I am trying to buy an original.

Aren't we all :rolleyes:

There are some Russian Federation medals you might be interested in, one or two issued for the Kursk incident, but also I believe there is a more general commemorative medal for sea rescue operations and a newly issued award for 60th anniversary of the breaking of sea blockade in baltic sea. Some official, most not. There is also a russian federation award for saving life from drowning. Good luck!

[Lapa]

Thank you very much for your expertise!
I decided not to buy this one.
But I have found another, so same question...real or fake?

Regards Vliegvis

Vliegvis,

IMHO, definitely bad :thumbsdown

Marc

[Vliegvis]

Hello Gents,

I have found another one....
Real of fake??

Thanks

Vliegvis

[Lapa]

Vliegvis,

Sorry, I don't like this one either :thumbsdown

Marc

[Nota Bene]

It's been a while since I saw a genuine piece for sale on our favourite auction site.

Alexei

[Lapa]

It's been a while since I saw a genuine piece for sale on our favourite auction site.

Alexei

Yep! To be accurate, it was when you were still in activity :rolleyes: ;)

Marc

[Vliegvis]

Hello again,

Again I need an expert opinian!
Vintage or copy?

Thanks and regards