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Yes that’s something I am interested in purchasing next I am considering just collecting things from the North Africa campaign those as my great grandad fought there and I already have his medals and some equipment uniforms etc.
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How to spot a fake Afrika cuff title
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
I decided to go for the top one anyway -
How to spot a fake Afrika cuff title
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
Oh I do apologise I didn’t realise -
How to spot a fake Afrika cuff title
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
I thought the top one looked worn too but the dealer id advertising it as unissued -
How to spot a fake Afrika cuff title
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
Ok guys thanks here a genuine example with a known fake as a comparison -
How to spot a fake Afrika cuff title
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
My opinion is it’s fake firstly the gap in the palm trees doesn’t look big enough and also the breaded piping that runs along the top and bottom isn’t flush with the edge. -
So I came across this cuff title online and I was wondering what to look for in cuff titles to spot their authenticity particularly with Afrika cuff titles like this one ?
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Sudetenland Medal and Documents ?
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
Would you not purchase it then due to the lack of finish ? -
Sudetenland Medal and Documents ?
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
No I believe you’re right there is little finish left on the medal -
Sudetenland Medal and Documents ?
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
It comes with a photo of the recipient of the award also -
Sudetenland Medal and Documents ?
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
Thank you once again for you tremendous help I learn so much from you both. The dealing is asking for £128 for this with postage is that a fair price ? -
Sudetenland Medal and Documents ?
John333 replied to John333's topic in Third Reich Medals and Badges
And it all seems genuine to you? Are they often faked ?