Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

11-21-2007, 06:53 AM

Whats your opinion of my Medal for Restoration of the Black Metallurgical Enterprises? I bought it yesterday for a nice price. Its approximately 3,1mm thick and 32,2mm in diameter. My first reaction was that the ring wasn't in center above the hammer and sickle (back). And that the ring wasn't perfectly round.

Your help is appreciated!

/Anton, Sweden

Lapa · 11-22-2007, 05:17 AM

Kievzor,

When you ask for help determinig authenticity, please post large, hi-res scans. On postage stamp size pictures, it is difficult to say much.
Anyway, I don't like the look of it, especially the reverse; feels like a cast fake. The ring is also not very appealing.

Marc

Nota Bene · 11-22-2007, 01:20 PM

Kievzor,

I have to agree with Marc - most likely the medal is bad, but better pictures are needed.

Alexei

Jeff Evans · 11-23-2007, 10:53 PM

Guys, what are you thoughts on this one? Sorry, the photo of the back is too large for my upload limit.

Nota Bene · 11-24-2007, 06:07 PM

Kievzor,

I am sorry, but I need to see at least something like this. Also please compare the H&S on the reverse of this one with yours, especially the tip of the blade.

Alexei

11-25-2007, 06:50 PM

Third try... personally i think the text under the ring looks blurry (!)

/Kievzor

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Jeffrey Meffert · 11-25-2007, 07:22 PM

I believe that's often associated with cast copies. NB's example and McDaniel/Schmitt show a smooth surface for this medal

Lapa · 11-26-2007, 12:28 PM

Kievzor,

Definitely a cast fake :thumbsdown

Marc

Tal Inbar · 11-26-2007, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lapa

Kievzor,

Definitely a cast fake :thumbsdown

Marc

But a good one - if you look on the details.

Nota Bene · 11-26-2007, 07:55 PM

Yeap, it's bad, unfortunately, but the scans are great :)

Alexei

11-25-2007, 07:22 PM	#7
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 68 Posts: 640	The overall "graininess" is concerning I believe that's often associated with cast copies. NB's example and McDaniel/Schmitt show a smooth surface for this medal

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11-22-2007, 05:17 AM	#2
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Kievzor, When you ask for help determinig authenticity, please post large, hi-res scans. On postage stamp size pictures, it is difficult to say much. Anyway, I don't like the look of it, especially the reverse; feels like a cast fake. The ring is also not very appealing. Marc

11-22-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Kievzor, I have to agree with Marc - most likely the medal is bad, but better pictures are needed. Alexei

11-26-2007, 12:28 PM	#8
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Kievzor, Definitely a cast fake :thumbsdown Marc

11-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#10
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Yeap, it's bad, unfortunately, but the scans are great :) Alexei

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