Megan

Gentlemen, please tone it down.

In the picture of Rayners it looks like he is wearing the ribbon of the Military Medal. Was the citation you quote for that? He also ought to have received the Africa Star and the War Medal 1939-1945.

Thank you, No one. I recognised the ribbon but haven't seen the medal before. Now I know what I'm looking for to add it to my website 🤓 Yes, I know the official name is Republic of China, it's just easier for us mere mortals to distinguish between them and the People's Republic of China by using the name Taiwan! My apologies.... (And the PRC have already shouted at me for having Republic of China medals on my website at all!)

A good haul, your collection of DDR medals is getting impressive! Thank you for sharing it with us.

Top one is Taiwan Military Police 10 Years Service.

That's a feast for the eyes! Thank you for sharing... Spotted the Kazakhstan Order of Friendship too.

I got that as well. Must try via a VPN bouncing through somewhere that isn't Europe...

It may interest some that RUR is a 1920 Science fiction play by the Czech writer Karel Čapek. "RUR" stands for Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti (Rossum's Universal Robots) - very early SF and possibly the first use of the term 'robot' in its modern sense.

This is a "table medal" rather than a wearable one, yes?

Almost forgot, the next bit of the regulations... 7 November 1969: Modifications to the Regulations of the Order "Daniel A. Carrión" Lima, November 7, 1969. In accordance with the provisions of Supreme Decree No. OS-00132-09-SA, of 3 September 1969 and it being necessary to modify the Regulations of the Order "Daniel A. Carrión" IT IS RESOLVED: The following Regulations of the Order Daniel A. Carrión shall be approved: TITLE I: GENERAL Article 1: The Decoration with the Order "Daniel A. Carrión" shall be conferred, as a high distinction of the State, to Peruvian citizens who have distinguished themselves by their exemplary work of social good, or who contribute to the progress of public health, to the advancement of medicine or of the sciences that are related to health. Foreign citizens may, by exception, be decorated with the Order. Article 2: The grades of the Order, in descending scale, are: · Grand Cross · Grand Officer · Commander · Officer. Article 3: The Order “Daniel A. Carrión” will be granted by Supreme Resolution and in accordance with the procedures established by me in these Regulations. Article 4: The President of the Republic will be the Grand Master of the Order “Daniel A. Carrión”. TITLE II: INSIGNIAS AND BADGES Article 5: The insignia of the Order consist of plates for the ranks of Grand Cross and Grand Officer, and medals for the ranks of Commander and Officer. Their designs will be as indicated: GRAND CROSS AND GRAND OFFICER: Gold plate 75 mm long by 70 mm wide with a cross purple enamelled on its upper part and a special device that will allow the placement of the insignia on the dress. The GRAND SPECIAL CROSS: which corresponds to the 1st President of the Republic, was made of gold in its entirety. COMMANDOR: it will consist of a medal of 60 mm. long by 54 mm. wide. OFFICIAL: Same as the previous one with 47 mm. long by 42 mm. wide. Article 6: The insignia will be worn in the following manner: a) GRAND CROSS placed on the left side of the chest, with a yellow band 11 or 105 mm wide whose edges will be formed by a yellow line 110 followed by a black, a white and a purple line, each 6 mm wide, which will be worn transversely over the right shoulder and from whose loop will hang a Commander's medal. b) GRAND OFFICER placed on the left side of the chest. e) COMMANDER, hanging from the neck from a ribbon of the colours of the Order of 36 mm wide d) OFFICER hanging from a ribbon of the colours of the Order of 36 mm wide, on the upper left side of the chest. Article 7: The symbols of the Decoration for dress and formal attire shall be the following: For the Grand Crosses, a 10 mm button with the colours of the Order on gold braid For the Special Cross, the same button on gold surrounded by a gold laurel wreath For the Grand Officers, the same button on gold and silver braid For the Commanders, the same button on silver braid For the Officers, the same button with the colours of the Order. A miniature may be worn as an accessory with the buttons. Article 8: In the official ceremonies, the insignia established in the previous articles were worn in the form indicated for each degree. TITLE III: OF THE COUNCIL OF THE ORDER Article 9: The Council of the Order, which will be presided over by the Grand Master, will be made up of: - the Minister of Health, Chancellor - the President of the National Council of the Medical College of Peru - the President of the National Council of the Dental College of Peru - the President of the National Council of the Chemical Pharmaceutical College of Peru - the President of the Peruvian Association of Sanitary Engineering - the President of the National Council of the Veterinary Medical College - a representative of the Peruvian University designated by its National Council - a representative of the Health Services of the Armed Forces, designated by the Joint Command of the Force Navy. - a representative of the National Secretariat of Private Institutions and Social Welfare - the President of the Peruvian Red Cross - the Senior Director of the Ministry of Health, who will act as Secretary. Article 10: The Council's obligations are: a) To meet regularly and obligatorily in the month of August, or when called, in an extraordinary manner. b) To study and decide on the proposals presented. c) To evaluate the proposals, as well as to resolve the loss of the Decoration, according to the provisions of this Regulation. d) To appoint from among its members, Boards of Investigation for cases in which it is necessary to prove dishonourable acts attributed to a medal. Article 11: The Council may not function without a quorum of 8 members. Article 12: The Council's decisions shall be adopted unanimously. Article 13: The Chancellor has the following powers: a) To call a session of the Council b) To preside over the sessions of the Council c) To submit to the Council's consideration proposals for forfeiture of the Award d) Arrange for compliance with the Council's agreements e) Monitor strict compliance with these Regulations Article 14: The Secretary's duties are: a) To present to the Chancellor in a timely manner the documents referring to the proposals of the Assembly and to exceptional cases. b) To call the members of the Council to a session, by order of the Chancellor. c) To draft the minutes of the sessions; to have them signed by the members of the Council; and to forge the corresponding resolutions. d) To keep the Minutes Books and Records of Decorated Persons up to date, as well as the archives relating to the Council. Article 15: To facilitate the work of the Council, an Auxiliary Commission shall be established, made up of the following officials of the Ministry of Health: - An Assistant to the Senior Director - The Director of Personnel Administration - A Lawyer from the Legal Advisory Office. Article 16: The functions of the Auxiliary Commission are: a) To examine, review and complete the documentation of the proposals. b) To establish and formulate the Opposition Tables. c) Submit the documentation on the proposals to the Secretary of the Council, normally before July 15 of each year. Article 17: The Permanent Secretariat of the Council, which will operate in the Higher Directorate of the Ministry of Health, will be in charge of: a) Centralizing, managing, formulating and presenting to the Secretary the documents corresponding to the Decoration. b) Delivering or sending the Decorations, Resolutions and Diplomas to the authorities in charge of their presentations. e) Receiving the jewels that have ceased to belong to the decorated persons due to promotion or decease. d) Ordering the manufacture of the insignia, badges and diplomas of the Order, in accordance with the models that appear in this Regulation. e) To permanently maintain a number of Insignia, badges and diplomas, of all the degrees of the Order, according to the needs. TITLE 1V: OF THE CAUSES FOR THE AWARDING OF THE DECORATION Article 18: The Decoration of the Order "Daniel A. Carrión 11" will be awarded for the following reasons: a) Distinguished Action b) Meritorious Services c) Length of Service. Article 19: The merit of each of the causes is considered the following shall be considered: a) DISTINGUISHED ACTION Any act carried out in the service or benefit of public health by any person, Peruvian or foreign, demonstrating courage, self-denial and sacrifice, superior to the requirements for the fulfilment of duty and which implies the risk of his/her life, shall be considered as such. b) MERITORIOUS SERVICES The following are considered as such: 1. Any personal act that contributes to enhancing the prestige of the profession or of the Public Health and Social Assistance institutions, both in the country and abroad. 2. The inspiration and effort, or the managerial responsibility to create or improve institutions or programs of high significance for the progress of public health in the world. 3. The production of work or research related to Public Health or the sciences that are related to Health and whose application contributes significantly to its improvement. 4. The performance of commission of exceptional importance for the benefit of the clergy, public health or social assistance. c) LENGTH OF SERVICE For officials of the Ministry of Health and corresponding Decentralized Public Organizations. TITLE V: OF PROPOSALS Article 20: Proposals in any case shall strictly adhere to the requirements set forth in these Regulations and shall be accompanied by all supporting documents and must be submitted to the Permanent Secretariat of the Council of the Order before July 1 of each year. Article 21: The Decoration shall only be awarded upon prior proposal and in no case at the request of the interested party. Article 22: The formal proposal shall be processed through regular channels, and shall be initiated by: a) FOR CAUSES OF DISTINGUISHED ACTION and MERITORIOUS SERVICES: 1. To the Senior Director of the Ministry of Health 2. To Scientific Institutions and/or Professional Colleges. b) FOR REASONS OF LENGTH OF SERVICE: To the Senior Director of the Ministry of Health, duly studied by its Personnel Administration Directorate. Article 23: The supporting documents will cover the following aspects: a) Exposition of the fact that gave rise to the management with an indication of the conditions and circumstances in which it was carried out and the consequences derived from the fact alleged as the cause. b) Specific reasons that justify the granting in accordance with the regulatory provisions. c) Curriculum Vitae of the proposed candidate and personal data file when appropriate. TITLE VI: ON THE AWARDING OF THE DECORATION Article 24: The Decoration of the Order "Daniel A. Carrión" will be awarded in the degree of Special Grand Cross to the President of the Republic, as Grand Chief of the Order; and in the degree of Grand Cross to the Presidents of the Public Powers and Ministers of State who, at the proposal of the Minister of Health and in the judgment of the Council of the Order, have contributed in a notable way to the progress and benefit of Public Health in Peru; and to the Minister of Health and the Senior Director of the Ministry of Health upon assuming their positions. The members of the Council of the Order will be awarded the Decoration in the Degree of Grand Officer. Article 25: The different Degrees of Decoration of the Order will be conferred, by agreement of the Council, subject to the following provisions: a) Causes "Distinguished Action" and "General Services" It may be awarded in the degree that, in the judgment of the Council, is deemed appropriate according to the merit of the fact adduced as cause. b) Cause "Time of Service" The awarding of the Decoration in its different degrees will be made in the following manner: 1. OFFICIAL: a) Personnel with 25 years of service to the State in Health Institutions. b) Auxiliary Personnel with 30 years of service in the Ministry of Health. 2. COMMANDER: a) Professionals with 3 years of Service to the State, in Health establishments. b) Auxiliary Personnel with 35 years of service in the Ministry of Health. 3. GRAND OFFICER: a) Professionals with 35 years of service in Health Institutions. Article 26: In the case of posthumous granting or promotion of the Decoration of the Order, the corresponding insignia, badges and Diploma will be given to the spouse or closest relative, as depositaries. Article 27: The Decoration will not be awarded to a person who: a) Has been convicted by a final judgment by the National or Foreign Civil or Military Courts of Justice. b) Has been tried and whose process has ended due to prescription. c) Has been removed from public office by disciplinary measure or judicial sentence. d) Has been subject to disciplinary measure in the exercise of public office. e) Has been expelled or is under sanction from his or her respective Professional Association. TITLE VII: OF THE SUPREME RESOLUTION and OF THE DIPLOMA OF THE DECORATION Article 28: The Decoration of the Order "Daniel A. Carrión" will be granted by Supreme Resolution, signed by the President of the Republic, Grand Master of the Order, and endorsed by the Minister of Health, Chancellor. Article 29: The Supreme Resolution by which the Decoration is granted, will specify the following: a) In the consideration: 1. Reference to the proposal. 2. Name of the proposed person. 3. Number that motivates it. 4. Article of the present Regulation by which the Decoration is granted. 5. Approval of the Council. b) In the resolving part: 1. Degree awarded. 2. Name of the crowned count. TITLE VIII: LOSS, SUSPENSION and REFORM RIGHT TO THE DECORATION Article 30: The recipients of the Decoration of the Order will lose it for the following reasons: a) Sentence issued against the decorated person by the Courts of Justice, national or foreign. b) For dishonourable act, verified by the Council of Investigation, appointed for this purpose by the Minister of Health and at the request of the Council of the Order. c) For having been removed from a public office by disciplinary measure, or judicial sentence. d) For having been expelled from the respective Professional College. Article 31: While the decorated person is subject to a judicial or investigative process for any of the causes indicated in Articles 27 and 30, he/she will be subject to the suspension of the right to possess the Decoration. Article 32: In any of the cases contemplated in Articles 27 and 30, when the person is found to be not guilty, the lost rights will be restored. Article 33: The loss of the Decoration will give rise to the issuance of the respective Supreme Resolution by agreement of the Council of the Order. Article 34: Once the Decoration is withdrawn, the insignia, symbols and diplomas must be returned to the Secretary of the Council of the Order. Article 35: All provisions that oppose this Regulation shall be without effect. Register and communicate Major General. FAP EDUARDO MONTERO ROJAS Minister of Health This document had 3 illustrations attached:

Blows dust off... and now some images have come to light. There are two types of the order with small but distinctive differences between the insignia. The first one, awarded 1973-1988, consisted of 5 classes: Grand Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, and Officer. The Collar was mostly given to foreign heads of state and I've not found images or even a description of it (grrr). The differences in the badge are 1) the number of proteas flowers on the obverse and 2) the coloured enamels on the reverse. To illustrate this, here's the obverse and reverse of the Grand Cross badge: And the Grand Cross star: Note the proteas flowers - there are 12 of them. Here's a Type 1 Commander for good measure: Now, to the Type 2... and a Grand Cross set. There are now only 8 proteas flowers with a different arrangement: A Grand Officer badge and star, also sadly obverse only: Finally, to show the reverse - no enamels, just the pre-1994 South African arms in relief - is the Type 2 Officer: That kept me out of mischief yesterday...

Heck, I have enough to do keeping up with state-awarded ODM past and present, never mind what the descendants of former monarchs like to share amongst themselves! But thank you for sharing images and information, Emmanuel.

Lovely images, thank you for sharing, Emmanuel.

It looks like the centrepiece has rotated on the leftmost one, if it's a multi-piece item that's something that can happen and can be rectified with a little care. Drat, my Ratisbon login is on the other computer... I'll look at it later 🤓

Indeed it is a lovely piece - good design and glorious enamel work, particularly the central red bit. Er, Graham, would you be willing to let me put the image on my website, please?