1919. Italian Cruiser in Harbor inscribed ‘FIUME’
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1
2
3
1
Ends on the cross are rectangular
2
No crack in the middle of the cross
3
Sailor’s collar is clear lined
Genuine Michel #48
Genuine characteristics are the same for both 30, 50 & 60 Cent, as well as 1, 2, 3, 5 & 10 Krone.
Forgery Type I
Characteristics
– Ends on the cross are not rectangular
– No crack in the middle of the cross
– The sailor’s collar is not shaded
Forgery Type II
Characteristics
– Crack in the middle of the cross
– Sailor’s collar as genuine
– Paper is smooth, mostly gum free
Forgery Type III
Characteristics
– As type 2 but on a rough, unfinished paper
Forgery type II
Forgery type III
Forgery type III
Forgery type II
Forgery type III
Forgery type III
Forgery type II
Forgery type III
Forgery type I
1919. Italian Cruiser in Harbor inscribed ‘POSTA FIUME’
Genuine vs. Forgeries
1
1
No crack in the middle of the cross
Genuine Michel #64
Genuine characteristics are the same for both 30, 50 & 60 Cent, as well as 1, 2, 3, 5 & 10 Krone.
The forgeries are characterised with a crack in the middle of the cross. Exist both on smooth and rough paper.
Forgery – rough paper
Forgery – rough paper
Forgery – rough paper
Forgery – smooth paper
Forgery – rough paper
1919. Italian Cruiser in Harbor – Franco Overprints
Genuine vs. Forgeries
Forgery
Forgery
Forgery
Forgery
Genuine
Genuine
Genuine
Forgery
Genuine
Genuine
Forgery
Thanks to Ivan Martinâs, Verband Philatelistischer Prüfer E.V, for images and Analysis of Fiume forgeries.
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