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Very recently the illustrated "QSA" and "KSA" surfaced here in OZ; purported to be from "an old collection". After buying same, a long-term collecting colleague approached me for an opinion. I have to say that the pair looked good on first sight - despite the fixed suspenders. However, employing precision measuring and weighing tools on the "pair"(I have been handloading for Target Rifle shooting for thirty years)turned up some interesting variations.
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The diameter of the "QSA" was measured at between 1.445"-1.446"
The diameter of the "KSA" was measured at between 1.442"-1.443"
The weight of the "QSA" was found to be 470.6 gr
The weight of the "KSA" was found to be 492.0 gr.
These dimensions and weights were found to rather different to a spread of no-bar QSA and KSA medals in my collection.
The "QSA's" diameter was about 10thou greater than the real things and it was 67.2 grains lighter.
The "KSA's" diameter was about 15thou greater than the real things and it was 52 grains lighter.
The "QSA/KSA pair" were taken to a Sydney numismatic dealer; who subjected them to a close visual examination. His opinion was that they were very recent strikes and most likely from "up North". He based his opinion on what he regarded as the lack of wear on high points and the attempt to age the items.
This post is made with the objective of alerting members to these items; they are far superior to the usual cast repro's.
IL.
Very recently the illustrated "QSA" and "KSA" surfaced here in OZ; purported to be from "an old collection". After buying same, a long-term collecting colleague approached me for an opinion. I have to say that the pair looked good on first sight - despite the fixed suspenders. However, employing precision measuring and weighing tools on the "pair"(I have been handloading for Target Rifle shooting for thirty years)turned up some interesting variations.
The diameter of the "QSA" was measured at between 1.445"-1.446"
The diameter of the "KSA" was measured at between 1.442"-1.443"
The weight of the "QSA" was found to be 470.6 gr
The weight of the "KSA" was found to be 492.0 gr.
These dimensions and weights were found to rather different to a spread of no-bar QSA and KSA medals in my collection.
The "QSA's" diameter was about 10thou greater than the real things and it was 67.2 grains lighter.
The "KSA's" diameter was about 15thou greater than the real things and it was 52 grains lighter.
The "QSA/KSA pair" were taken to a Sydney numismatic dealer; who subjected them to a close visual examination. His opinion was that they were very recent strikes and most likely from "up North". He based his opinion on what he regarded as the lack of wear on high points and the attempt to age the items.
This post is made with the objective of alerting members to these items; they are far superior to the usual cast repro's.
IL.