amberg1853 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 22, 2019 Just acquired in a framed set of medals. I did a quick search on Ebay and found the predictable, people asking outrageous prices for purported originals and the fact they are reproducing them. First one I have owned, post 1917 issue due the black stripes. The metal bar is a little different than most I see, just trying to get an idea when this one was made (and hopefully not yesterday!). There were some loose thread to the ribbon on the reverse that I cut off and did a burn test, burned evening with no oily smoke or dripping. Thanks in advance for the help, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wake1941 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 22, 2019 Brooch is 30s/40s, I am going to go out on a limb and say this is a restrike. Medals are not my forte but Im guessing this is one by BBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberg1853 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks for the info, by the way who is BBB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 22, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 22, 2019 Looks like a US Mint or Robbins from the mid-40s. They are the only ones I have noticed having the cross-hatch die-strikes for the pin and catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberg1853 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted December 22, 2019 Fair enough, thanks for the help. I figured it was not an "original", just glad it was something not struck recently. It came in a framed set of various medals that that belonged to a military US serviceman, he collected and had then framed. His son was downsizing and wanted keep some things and sell the rest. Here are the frames.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted December 22, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 22, 2019 Based on thick planchet, I'd say this is a 70's restrike. Not official or a later contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 22, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 22, 2019 On a slot-broach? That is a new one on me... Always learning... Based on thick planchet, I'd say this is a 70's restrike. Not official or a later contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpmstr Posted December 22, 2019 Share #12 Posted December 22, 2019 The badge looks copper-ish in tone, I agree restrike. The ribbon is modern reset on a newer slot brooch. The texture and edges of the ribbon are the tell. The brooch is too shiny IMO to be contemporary or period from a 40s contract. The drape us too long as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted December 22, 2019 Share #13 Posted December 22, 2019 I bought this one 15 years ago and at that time was told it was a 1953 re-strike. If the slotted broach pin is accepted as older then yours is older than 1953. I have always went by the size of the ribbon, thinking the smaller the ribbon the older the medal. If that is true then my 1953 is older with the smaller ribbon? The dime sized Veteran's medallion I have no information on; but it is liked much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCR79 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #14 Posted December 22, 2019 Is the Marine Good Conduct Planchet name engraved on the reverse? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 22, 2019 To answer your question about BBB That is Bailey Banks and Biddle.. Another firm that produced medals.. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted December 22, 2019 Share #16 Posted December 22, 2019 I bought this one 15 years ago and at that time was told it was a 1953 re-strike. If the slotted broach pin is accepted as older then yours is older than 1953. I have always went by the size of the ribbon, thinking the smaller the ribbon the older the medal. If that is true then my 1953 is older with the smaller ribbon? The dime sized Veteran's medallion I have no information on; but it is liked much. This is also a restrike for collector market. Not a contract piece. Weird finish, gauge of planchet ring too thick, no inner ring on planchet outer border. I started to see many of the tougher campaign medals appear at shows and flea markets in the 1970's. The most common characteristic of them was they tended to be too "thick." Luckily, as a younger collector with little money, I couldn't afford the typical asking prices at the time ($40 to $60 or so). Otherwise I would have bought something that wasn't a legit medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted December 22, 2019 Share #17 Posted December 22, 2019 I did a quick study of the two posted IW medals and noted some differences which makes me believe they were from two different sources. Looking at the reverse side I see that mine, on the left side, below the eagle's wing there are 3 spears and on the OP's medal there are 2 spears. I also see a difference in the detail of the eagle's wing feathers. There may be other differences not noticed. Thanks for the input, keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warroom1 Posted December 22, 2019 Share #18 Posted December 22, 2019 my take is it could very well be a Studley,Davison strike. the broach is type used late WW2 many of the medlic Art Company used these. contact member JB Floyd .he is great on medals to I.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 22, 2019 Share #19 Posted December 22, 2019 Studleys I am used to seeing have thicker suspension rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted December 23, 2019 Share #20 Posted December 23, 2019 I believe this one is a Studley-Davidson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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