All Other Fake Soviet Medals

[Lapa]

Eric,

It is definitely made of copper. The Victory over Germany is made of brass.

Marc

[deValcourt]

Marc (WW2 Collector), your labor medal is fine, as ph3s pointed out. It must have been stored in a humid climate because that is some serious (and nice) patina.:thumbsup (Also, have a look here: http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...ur-1949-a.html)

Eric, I can see where you are going with this (I think). Since copper is the base metal for bronze and brass, one can imagine a translation program making mistakes. However, there are Russian words for both bronze and brass (бронз(а/ы) and латун(и) respectively). Though I'm sure you know this already. This makes errors unlikely.

However, my version of this medal still looks almost new (though it can't be) and has no discoloration or patina of any kind. So my question, and having seen many, many new US pennies and what color they soon turn, how is it that after all this time, the color of my medal still looks like a relatively new penny? Is there a coating of some kind to prevent normal oxidation? I've seen versions of this medal as dark if not darker, but never with an outer layer or coating that is "flaking.":confused:

Finally, after looking at the less than perfect text on the reverse and in particular the H&S, I am agreeing with Paul's theory that this particular medal may have been made by a non-Soviet, post-1991 source.

Phillip

Thanks for your answers, I hope that I don't ask too many questions or be too pushy..

Thanks,

Marc

[EricFG]

Originally Posted by ww2_collector

I hope that I don't ask too many questions or be too pushy..

Not in the least. I enjoy discussing ODMs and sharing knowledge. I suspect quite a few here feel the same way.
So, next question? :)

[deValcourt]

Originally Posted by ww2_collector

Thanks for your answers, I hope that I don't ask too many questions or be too pushy..

Thanks,

Marc

Originally Posted by EricFG

Not in the least. I enjoy discussing ODMs and sharing knowledge. I suspect quite a few here feel the same way.
So, next question? :)

As the esteemed Mr. Eric said, ask away. Questions are what make a forum tick. If all we had to do was identify fakes without discovering new things - no matter how small - the hobby might not be so interesting. Everybody learns when questions are asked and answered.

Keep them coming.:thumbsup

Phillip

a little bit of work :thumbsup

what's your opinion?

Thanks,

Marc

[deValcourt]

I'm wondering about that Veteran of the Armed Forces medal. Is it just the lighting are do we have another variant of the "gold" version here? http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...o-answers.html

Phillip

[rocketscientist]

Hello.
The Distinctive Work during WW2 medal I have shown in post#77 is ugly. Now, look at this one I have got today. Definitely, it is not better than the other!
ciao
sergio

[deValcourt]

Sergio, you were on a lucky streak there for a while. I hope you did not change sellers because I do not like either of these medals, and what is stranger is why anyone would have the need to make these when they are so plentiful and cheap - unless they are looking for tourists who will pay a small amount (say $20) for something they will never question the authenticity of once they get home.:thumbsdown

Phillip

[deValcourt]

I expected to see these eventually, but now one has popped up. It is supposed to be for the Centenary of Lenin's Birth medal given to foreign dignitaries. I suspect the seller is counting on buyers not knowing about the very different clasp on those medals only.

Phillip