03-23-2008, 01:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-23-2008, 01:42 PM by Kirchgoens.)
I've got an ORS (3.77mil) from Dec '86 that is stamped in red ink with the handwritten stuff in black ink. I trust the guy I got it from (although he could have been duped), but I guess only when the requested research shows up will I know for a fact if the doc is good. Still, that's a possible indication of another color. An ink pad is an ink pad, and they probably sat on desks in great numbers in red, black, and blue (like in any military unit in the pre-computer days - I know from my US Army days in the late 80's). Was there a reg on what color to use? Beats me, but I doubt it. I bet there were wide variances in stuff like that. Like my ORS, it would be interesting to find out when research will determine "good" vs. "bad" (although I guess the Afghan stuff doesn't always come back researchable).
A few months ago I bought a WWII-era group of a BM and ORS with doc. The BM had so much surface pitting, a replaced ring, and new enamel that I was very leary of its authenticity, but later research showed that the group was just fine and both awards did in fact belong to the same guy. In the end, you'll never know until you get researched docs on her.
My own gut feeling? I think it's (Jeff's) probably good. But... But, as Yoda might say to me, "Much have you to learn." (you'll need to do the cool voiceover)
A few months ago I bought a WWII-era group of a BM and ORS with doc. The BM had so much surface pitting, a replaced ring, and new enamel that I was very leary of its authenticity, but later research showed that the group was just fine and both awards did in fact belong to the same guy. In the end, you'll never know until you get researched docs on her.
My own gut feeling? I think it's (Jeff's) probably good. But... But, as Yoda might say to me, "Much have you to learn." (you'll need to do the cool voiceover)
