05-14-2017, 06:01 AM
CtahhR Wrote:I test metal content by taste and sound but that doesn't work for everyone.
Replacement enamel does not indicate a fake. The quality of the enamel varied greatly between the 1930's and 1950's - what seems to be replacement may be original.
As the market is down right now, these aren't top priority to fake. Originals can often be purchased for very little over metal content.
Thank you. I was just wondering as these are probably some of my favorite Soviet medals since beginning to re-collect based on their research potential and issue for "deeds" and not for length of service. I'm hoping to get a Type 1 one day in the future; but it's not at the top of the list right now : )












