#55896
04/09/2008 01:55 PM
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Opinions welcomed.
Thanks
Stan
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#55897
04/09/2008 01:56 PM
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#55898
04/13/2008 06:34 PM
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BTTT, opinions anyone?
--dj--Joe
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#55899
04/13/2008 07:36 PM
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well these medals normally are made of zink and show it. This medal shows wear but has no detail on the eagle's breast AND THERE IS NO WEAR ON THE REVERSE, I am very suspicious it looks to good .
PAUL
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#55900
04/13/2008 10:11 PM
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I have seen zinc versions of these. I do not think mine is. Will have to dig it out and scan it.
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#55901
04/14/2008 01:21 PM
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actually the medal is probably okay seems my maker one of the few that detailed the eagle any others I note have no details on the bird
PAUL
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#55902
04/14/2008 10:51 PM
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My example is silver plated brass/tombac. Tarnished.
Obverse.
--dj--Joe
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#55903
04/14/2008 10:53 PM
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#55904
04/14/2008 10:55 PM
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Close up Eagles face.
--dj--Joe
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#55905
04/14/2008 11:32 PM
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Note the excess solder at the base of the ring and the scratches on the reverse that were in all probability done by someone testing to see if it was silver.
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#55906
04/15/2008 03:21 AM
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This thread got me thinking . . . I'm not sure if mine is zinc or silver plated brass/tombac, but it seems to be developing a bluish patina. Here is a scan of its front and back. ~ Ian
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"Even if such objects cannot change the soul of man, at least they give him an identity." - Heinrich Himmler
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#55907
04/15/2008 03:22 AM
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GDC Gold Badge #0204
"Even if such objects cannot change the soul of man, at least they give him an identity." - Heinrich Himmler
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#55908
04/19/2008 04:25 PM
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Bttt for discussion.
--dj--Joe
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#55909
12/23/2008 06:47 PM
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Burtastan thats a good medal i have a twin to it in a medal bar. 
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