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Start from the premise that it is most likely a fake or a reproduction. At best, it is most likely a post WWI "jeweler's copy" made for the original recipient in rare instances or more likely made for sale to collectors. There are websites that can be easily found through a web search where you can find clear photos of known originals to compare to the medal that you are considering. Study these photos carefully and compare them to the medal you are thinking of buying. Original WWI medals sell for over $10,000 and jeweler's copies that have features that can be attributed to a design that may have been worn by a WWI recipient will also sell in the several thousand dollar range. A quick answer to sort out a real one or jeweler's copy from the tons of fakes on the web for sale is to look at the eagle's legs, tail feathers and feet. No feet is a fake for sure! There should be an opening between the eagle's legs and the top of the tail feathers. If this area is cast solid with no opening, it is a fake.
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