Fake Saving Drowning Medals - Page 5

04-02-2009, 12:52 PM

Thanks Lauri,

Thougt so.. this one is on ebay germany.

regards
Vliegvis

***Art*** · 04-02-2009, 05:44 PM

Do yourself a favor. If you really are as inexperienced to collecting Soviet awards, why would you gamble your money on an advanced medal such as this? buy the more common awards and educate yourself properly. Look at them closely..under a good magnifying glass or even microscope and you will notice a similarity in all of them. Subtle differences, and subtle similarities. That's where the beauty of this hobby is.

99% of all the drowning medals you find online are fake. Hoping to find an authentic specimen at "rock-bottom" pricing is a pipe dream.

04-04-2009, 09:15 AM

Hello,

I actally am collecting medals from all over the world, ecpecially rescue medals(for shipwreaking), so that is why I am interrested in this soviet medal only. But I am trying to buy an original.

Best regards

Vliegvis

Tretov · 04-04-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vliegvis

But I am trying to buy an original.

Aren't we all :rolleyes:

There are some Russian Federation medals you might be interested in, one or two issued for the Kursk incident, but also I believe there is a more general commemorative medal for sea rescue operations and a newly issued award for 60th anniversary of the breaking of sea blockade in baltic sea. Some official, most not. There is also a russian federation award for saving life from drowning. Good luck!

Lapa · 04-05-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vliegvis

Thank you very much for your expertise!
I decided not to buy this one.
But I have found another, so same question...real or fake?

Regards Vliegvis

Vliegvis,

IMHO, definitely bad :thumbsdown

Marc

04-06-2009, 01:28 AM

Hello Gents,

I have found another one....
Real of fake??

Thanks

Vliegvis

Lapa · 04-06-2009, 12:40 PM

Vliegvis,

Sorry, I don't like this one either :thumbsdown

Marc

Nota Bene · 04-07-2009, 07:43 PM

It's been a while since I saw a genuine piece for sale on our favourite auction site.

Alexei

Lapa · 04-08-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nota Bene

It's been a while since I saw a genuine piece for sale on our favourite auction site.

Alexei

Yep! To be accurate, it was when you were still in activity :rolleyes: ;)

Marc

05-07-2009, 01:25 PM

Hello again,

Again I need an expert opinian!
Vintage or copy?

Thanks and regards

04-02-2009, 12:52 PM	#41
Vliegvis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fake Saving Drowning Medals Thanks Lauri, Thougt so.. this one is on ebay germany. regards Vliegvis

04-02-2009, 05:44 PM	#42
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	Re: Fake Saving Drowning Medals Do yourself a favor. If you really are as inexperienced to collecting Soviet awards, why would you gamble your money on an advanced medal such as this? buy the more common awards and educate yourself properly. Look at them closely..under a good magnifying glass or even microscope and you will notice a similarity in all of them. Subtle differences, and subtle similarities. That's where the beauty of this hobby is. 99% of all the drowning medals you find online are fake. Hoping to find an authentic specimen at "rock-bottom" pricing is a pipe dream. __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

04-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#43
Vliegvis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Fake Saving Drowning Medals Hello, I actally am collecting medals from all over the world, ecpecially rescue medals(for shipwreaking), so that is why I am interrested in this soviet medal only. But I am trying to buy an original. Best regards Vliegvis

04-06-2009, 12:40 PM	#47
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Fake Saving Drowning Medals Vliegvis, Sorry, I don't like this one either :thumbsdown Marc

04-07-2009, 07:43 PM	#48
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Re: Fake Saving Drowning Medals It's been a while since I saw a genuine piece for sale on our favourite auction site. Alexei

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