Dustin, Can you show an example of the left facing serif? Thanks

They are definitely British and look to be correct with the bright plating, I think it’s rhodium plated.   Get some more opinions,  on the scale of knowledge concerning this item  I’m a 6.5.   There are several 10s who will chime in soon.     

A stork making its nest in a chimney looks very European at least that’s the only place I ever witnessed this phenomenon.

It doesn’t work for me either. What the heck did you do to it? 🤣🤣🤣.  mikie

It’s always good to post info here if you have it. Maybe someone 14 years from now (or sooner!) will be looking for information about this medal. It’s part of the beauty of this forum. I’ve found good info digging in old posts on a number of occasions. Plus, a lot of us just like to learn about new things.  mikie

Here’s an odd one to come home from the war. Shows our guys were bringing everything home, a Japanese Type 18 Murata that would have been made about 1886. Unfortunately with a name as common as J. Sweat I doubt I’ll truly ever narrow it down. The carvings in the stock are quite interesting one side being done with what looks like a chisel or a knife the other side done by some form of punch possibly. As a theory my guess is this rifle was taken out of the stacks of confiscated weapons at the end of the war.   

Thanks for the reply. 

Hello! Gosh, I know I'm behind about 14 years, but I have a lot of information about this medal.  If anyone is still interested in learning more about it please reply and I will dig into my grandfather's records and share all that I have!

Its all WW2 produced... but... Like others have stated, you paid way too much. Even in the Netherlands.. you should be able to find a better example from someone in the States that will ship to you. Even on the forum here, some folks will ship overseas. For example, look at a recent pick up of mine... The sweat band in the liner is post war... and no nape strap, but it has its leather chin strap.... 205 bucks U.S. and I was bidding against others on ebay. Like Blitz was saying.. we have all gotten burned. Part of learning... Study up to know what to look for. The forum here is the best resource I know of to learn. Cheers!    

How common are these in unissued condition and era made. Thanks