Fake "Participant In The Liquidation Of Effects Of The Accident At Chernobyl"?

Hello, guys.

I bought both of them in eBay:

Almost surely it's fake, not sure about the ones that appear in the eBay article photos, but the one I received. I want to make sure that they are fake, so I don't disturb anyone trying to get my money back if I'm wrong. Photos attached, full resolution too (please do not laugh too hard :p):

What do you think? Thanks in advance :thumbsup

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[CtahhR]

The Badge is fine, most likely never issued. Stockpiles of these are still readily available for $4 or less.

The miniature is not "original" as there was no official miniature. It is a post-Soviet "Veteran's piece" or fantasy.

Paperwork is essential in the case of this Badge.

Originally Posted by CtahhR

The Badge is fine, most likely never issued. Stockpiles of these are still readily available for $4 or less.

The miniature is not "original" as there was no official miniature. It is a post-Soviet "Veteran's piece" or fantasy.

Paperwork is essential in the case of this Badge.

Great, that's all I needed to know, thanks a lot :thumbsup

I don't know why I didn't think about this particular case, miniature being fake and bagde authentic. Now it makes sense :chuckle

[CtahhR]

The Butterfly clasp was made in the USA. Not very "cold war".

They are a familiar sight on modern PMR, Moldovan and Ukrainian awards.

[benezi]

Hello my Friends!

I'm collecting things about the Chernobyl disaster and found a really cheap Chernobyl Liquidator Medal on Ebay. It will cost about 10 Dollars.

I asked the seller and he told me that had bought it in the Ukraine in a military shop. I don't know anything about medals and such topic.
Do you think that it is a Fake? I think the seller is serious, he has a good evaluation on ebay.

What do you think?
Thank you very much for you help!

Greetings,
Benedikt

[CtahhR]

It's real, it's a Badge not a Medal and $10 is a bit on the steep side.

[benezi]

Ok, but you think that it is from stockpile?

[CtahhR]

Around 99% of these offered are without the document. Usually with absolutely no wear. Most likely unissued stock.

I don't think there are any figures on just how many of these were produced but It'll be a 7 figure number at least.

There are fakes but few and far between.

[charlet]

Hello, it is really difficult, if not impossible to establish that: very few wear traces, recent fabrication, huge numbers... It is reasonnable to think it has never been awarded, but it is not impossible it belonged to a cautious person.