02-21-2007, 09:33 PM
Thanks all, and sorry I was unable to do better scans with my flatbed. Scans do not show some minor scratches and dings. I am puzzled: the measurements seem about right (unlike other fakes I've seen) but then the bottom end of the hammer and the 7-o'clock ray in the star both have bits missing, as in a bad cast (or else as if the medal was knocked about quite a bit - that's probably unlikely). If it's a cast, someone may have seen similar medals.
As for the off-center ring, the Ukrainian dealer (from Kiev, I think) whose surname begins with 'Dem' on his site lists them as genuine. There you go. I will need to buy a medal in a very good condition to be a bit more specific. If anyone knows where to find one (apart from NB) do let me know.
Sergei
As for the off-center ring, the Ukrainian dealer (from Kiev, I think) whose surname begins with 'Dem' on his site lists them as genuine. There you go. I will need to buy a medal in a very good condition to be a bit more specific. If anyone knows where to find one (apart from NB) do let me know.
Sergei












