The counterfeiter who produced this fake certainly didn't spend too much time on his work. The shield in the centerpiece that should be highly detailed is nothing more than a blotch of color with a minute semblance of a crown at its top. There is very poor embossing throughout the band. The raised dots and raised lines that extend from the centerpiece are faint, and the overall hue of the band is that of a dull gold with some luster. A true band has a soft brownish tint.