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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.






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.

Mike
My earlier contribution
Regards
IL.

Hello Iain,
Do these actually bare G W de Saulles signature upon their lower reverse?
Regards Frank

Frank
No, nothing on the lower reverses at all.
Regards
IL.

Okay well, they don't look original and I would have to say that they are completely spurious, but, still very interesting to see.

I actualy think the KSA is worse than the QSA-I think I have seen a range of campaign medals of this type on EBAY.UK you have to read the description carefully-these have to be and should be described as new and not previously owned