lambert

Great .. very good Tony!

Lambert

Hello Orynx

Supposedly was produced by Sculptor himself in his workshop.

This medal was the target of a lot of discussion, because João was in Paris and the contest was not respected. Therefore, a first issue came out, thousands of medals unsigned , and later, João da Silva called for the issue of his medal he had won the contest. The Interior Ministry, after some debate, accepted the situation and there was the issue of the medal, with signature.

I do not have a set number of how many medals João da Silva produced, but is not great , but we do not know.
Some fellow Portugal would add more?

Best Regards

Lambert

Another recent acquisition: Belgian type 1A

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Good picture, good resolution

Lambert

Lambert, I've been comparing your medal above with my, tentatively-identified, Cuban-made vic - post # 46, page 3. There are plenty of differences on obverse and reverse - not least that yours doesn't have the die crack on the reverse. Do I understand from the photos on eBay that yours has no C Charles on the obverse and no markings on the edge?

Bill

Hello Bil,

Exactly!

Do not have the manufacturer's or sculptor's signature brand. This leads us to an unofficial copy (Made in Cuba) probably in the 1930s Rob posted a very similar example page 1 -. # 2. I think this is a copy of the Cuban medals that same manufacturer.

Lambert

I would have purchase this medal if I did not already have one.

Jim

Me too.

Lambert

Hi.

Here a group of a Belgian Civil, deported for forced work in the Great War, note that he received the French medal.

Lambert

Hi Jim !!

I think I was precipitated, this example is an unofficial type manufactured in Havana (1930?) The price was especially good!

Best Regards

Lambert

No problems ...
What do you think about this?

Modern production or a slightly older copy?

Lambert

Excellent acquisition Bill.

Best Regards

Lambert

Hello Rob,

I looked around the rim without removing the Ribbon, but no other brand, just "MADE IN FRANCE" on the edge of the medal. This is not good?

Regards

Lambert

Hello to all.

Many thanks for your comments.

BR

Lambert

Hello Friends.

What could you tell me about this group of German WWI. is OK?

Lambert

All

I realized this today by mail.
A "copy", "MADE IN FRANCE" U.S Vic
That auction was here in Brazil, was bought by a well agreeable price.

Seems to me that it is Belgian.

http://www.delcampe.fr/page/item/id,241782784,var,-MEDAILLE-1914-1918-LES-PLUS-GRANDS-MUTILES-ET-INVALIDES-DE-GUERRE--JE-SOURIRAI-QUAND-MEME-ACHAT-IMMEDIAT-,language,F.html

Lambert

Hello Jean-François,

I would agree with Dave's comments regarding the verdigris and other marks.

While there is another example on Barry Turks' emedals site it is much more expensive than the example list on ebay. It all comes down to how much you are willing to pay compared to the condition of the item. With some careful cleaning you could clean the item up and end up with a nice example.

As most vic type collectors are aware both the Siam and Brazil vic are the hardest country examples to obtain.

Regards,

Rob

I attended an auction on Saturday. I tried to buy a Vic Brazil but i've been outbid at the last moment.

It was a good chance to get it but I lost ..

http://www.carlosalbertobarros.com.br/peca.asp?Id=289135

Lambert

Hi

Many thanks for yours answers !

What do you think about the price ?

Regards

Jean-François

Then you are in luck.

Lambert

Hello Rob.


I know, I understand now.

Best regards

Lambert

I'm stumped!

Hello Gavin.

I do not think one existed Ribbon Replacement for this medal, it was a very limited edition. perhaps from a similar, but it is quite difficult.

Lambert

Hello.

Now looking closely at the tape this reversed. right is "Red / Green";

But I still believe it is an honest group. . Obviously this Bar was not assembled by a specialized company; I believe that may have been assembled by veteran himself? BUT do not think it is "false".

Lambert

Here I present a Group of Mini Campaign Medal, Victory Medal Brazil, Commemorative Medal of the War 1915-1918 (Italy), Service Medal (Brazil) and the Order of Avis (Portugal).

Unfortunately it's not mine.

Lambert

Of course, the information that went through you, I got this site. thankful Marne

Lambert

God ..! $ 400,00

Lambert

Hello,

It's all right with its bar, the Turkish medal is correct.

MEDAL IMTIYAZ

http://www.medailles1914-1918.fr/turquie-medaille.html

Lambert