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Old 12-31-2010, 12:49 PM   #141
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

I'am considering this restoration of the southern industries. I am suspicious because the surface looks odd even if I wouldn't say it is cast.

What is your opinion on this medal?

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Old 12-31-2010, 06:27 PM   #142
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

It does have that "sandy" look of a cast medal. Of course, I have never had one of these in my hand, but most of the post-war medals I've seen have a more refined looking finish than this one does. The suspension ring is another thing that look unusual - even for the "U-shaped" design. Be suspicious (it's a healthy thing in our world), but I'm also not the final word on these types of medals.

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Old 01-01-2011, 01:24 AM   #143
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

Hi,

this is an old cast fake made in Poland in the 90s. I have seen many of them. The eyelet has been soldered to the medal (very precisely and hard to recognize; only a very thin, grey line and only visible under magnification), which is an absolute no - go for this variation. Leave it out.

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Old 01-01-2011, 03:41 AM   #144
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

Thank you guys for having opened my eyes. This medal will stay where it is...

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Old 01-01-2011, 05:33 PM   #145
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

I have found another medal for the reconstruction of the southern industries. Is this any better? The seller states it is 100% original... :confused:
The surface seems as much irregular as the previous medal I have posted; cast again?

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Old 01-03-2011, 02:04 PM   #146
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

Sergio,

I like that second one :thumbsup

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Yep, the second one is 100% better than the first.;)

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Old 01-05-2011, 12:30 AM   #148
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Hi !

That`s a good one !

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Old 01-08-2011, 12:08 PM   #149
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Thanks, unfortunately it's gone (elsewhere)!
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Old 01-08-2011, 12:10 PM   #150
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Re: Fake Restoration, Construction and Development Medals

Hi! Here is my BAM Construction Medal just received from Germany.
How do you like it?

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