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There seems to be a comment under the note on John Stevenson's entry. It is difficult to read but seems to be something along the lines of: issued 26 Oct 55 or possibly, invalided 26 Oct 55.
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#32
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Thank you to all here!
I think I will add these to my collection and I will post up better photos when they arrive, These will be the oldest medals for me I do have a nice Fenian Raid 1866 Kind regards Chay |
#33
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Gentlemen
The medals arrived today very quickly which is good! But the bad news is I think the the whole Crimea set up is a cast fake! I hope these pictures show clearly the casting mess It’s couldnt be easily be spotted in the photos initially provided by the seller, oh well ! Kind regards Chay |
#34
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Photo pointing to areas of concern
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#35
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Looks like damage may have been caused being being broached ?
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#36
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Looking at the workmanship I would date it to the 1970s Without a 3D I can’t see more but there’s no way it is a die struck original so I have just got back from the post office it’s being returned unfortunately Kind regards Chay |
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Deffinetly !!! I would have returned it as well !!!
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#38
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Complete and utter dross, demand a refund immediately, who is the comedian that offered it for sale?
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#39
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Thank you Gentlemen!
I appreciate all the help here truly, it was difficult to spot initially but I took a shot and at least I nearly owned a Crimea medal! I bought the medal on eBay and the seller has accepted a refund it wasn’t cheap! Kind regards Chay |
#40
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Here’s my Fenian Raid medal,
The quality is on another level. |
#41
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Apologies for being so enthusiastic about the medal but my original opinion was based on the initial photographs. I was particularly influenced by the impressed naming and the fact that it tied in with a known recipient. The medal has clearly been aged by knocking it about a fair bit.
I am pleased that you have been able to get a full refund. Simon |
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Thank you Simon,
It’s one of those things and I have recently been studying cast reproductions fakes and it just shows one has to be careful with poor images. Sometimes poor photos are a blessing and sometimes not I suppose you have to edge your bets ! Kind regards Chay |
#43
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Yep.....thats complete shite. Send it back.
Andy
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Leave to carry on Sir please. |
#44
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Thank you Chay and to everyone else who has participated in this thread.
I watched and read the thread with interest. As my knowledge is lacking in such topics, it wasn't appropriate for me to weigh in, in any constructive way. That said, I have learned a great deal and enjoyed seeing how this unfolded. Sorry it didn't work out this time for you Chay, but pleased you got a refund and will hop a good examples comes your way soon. Cheerio, Roy
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#45
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Good evening Roy,
It’s ok my beady eyes have found something else and it’s relatively easy to find Stevenson medals not that I always collect them they are like Smith there is thousands of them ! Kind regards Chay |
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