Noor Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi all, Could some of you please tell me what medallion is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstrenk Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Да,не оскудеет рука дающего -Do not let the hand stop giving presents the title in the obverse means charitable aims.In ortodoxy.AO-Alexander Society?In the reverse Pelican feeding their young pelicans with their blood-symbol of sacrifice.and the name and surname of the owner of the jeton The jeton can be very old and and not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks! I think it's from the Great War period. Also looks like I found information of her as well with connection to Russia: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstrenk Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 6 hours ago, nickstrenk said: Да,не оскудеет рука дающего -Do not let the hand stop giving presents the title in the obverse means charitable aims.In ortodoxy.AO-Alexander Society?In the reverse Pelican feeding their young pelicans with its blood-symbol of sacrifice.And the name and surname of the owner of the jeton The jeton can be very old and and not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Thank you. A forum member advised me that it is a an orphan's benevolent society benefactor's jeton. Quality is just amazing! I just realised that the ring is hallmarked. I will make some better close up photos of it later on. what kind of ribbon it should have, does anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstrenk Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Noor said: Thank you. A forum member advised me that it is a an orphan's benevolent society benefactor's jeton. Quality is just amazing! I just realised that the ring is hallmarked. I will make some better close up photos of it later on. what kind of ribbon it should have, does anybody know? As usually a golden or siver chain was used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi all, Here are some close-ups of the jeton. Just amazing quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 The heraldic term for the pelican shown is 'a pelican in her piety' and, as Nick says, is a symbol of selfless sacrifice: when no other food is available the female will pierce her own breast and nourish her young with her blood. This symbol is commonly seen in Catholic churches - on altar cloths and in paintings - and, I suspect may be important in other denominations too. A really nice piece and a fascinating look into another time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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