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Hi everyone, I’d also appreciate some help with this Cross of Valor of General Stanisław Bułak-Bałachowicz’s Volunteer Army. This cross has white enamel arms, a skull-and-crossed-weapons center, and a plain reverse. However, I’m concerned about the somewhat soft center details, the finish on the reverse, and especially the ribbon, which appears purple and white rather than the black ribbon with yellow side stripes that I have seen associated with this award. Does this look like a genuine period piece, a later replacement or ribbon mismatch, or a modern reproduction? Are there known original variants with this type of ribbon, or is that a major red flag? Any advice on correct size, weight, construction, numbering, enamel quality, or other diagnostic features would be very helpful, thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for opinions on this medal. The badge appears to have the correct general layout, with the suspension ring and a plain reverse with four attachment points, but I’m not sure about the softness of the details, the reverse surface, and whether the ageing looks natural. Could anyone familiar with these tell me whether this looks like a original, a later copy or a questionable piece? Not asking for a valuation, mainly trying to avoid buying a reproduction as an original. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I recently purchased an WW2 Eastern Medal. I'd bet the ribbon is either modern or a replacement, but my main question concerns the medal itself and its ring. It's 3.6 cm in diameter and approximately 4.4 cm high without the ring, and there is no manufacturer's mark on the ring, but I know many Eastern medals don't have this marking either. The edge of the medal appears smooth, with no obvious casting seams. I spent about £30 including postage, because the medal itself looks like an original wartime zinc medal, but my friend thinks it looks like an older or higher quality replica, so I'm not sure now. Could you guys please help me identify it? Any comments or possible manufacturer information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!