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The documents that I posted are written in Persian (Farsi). As for Markus beauties I'll wait for Babar opinion ;)

At least give us something...

Same here Do you have any info about current statutes of the orders (or old ones for that matter ) Or info about regulations for all these numerous fancy medals?

Hi hc8604! Possible reasons for manufacturing abroad? Maybe quality? The typical Taiwan quality we see in the numerous "inspired-by-American-awarding-system" modern medals. All these naval brilliance medals, marin corps medals ... Let's say their quality is not the highest ... And box appearance - very French-looking box interior and skin-plating. But then again the clasp of the box is typical for Chinese orders and there is no French maker mark inside the box (what is kinda strange, if this box was made by French maker). And we have French import mark on the reverse of the order. And indeed Taiwan is not Zaire and could manufacture it's own orders.... So maybe I shouldn't use the noun "French" in the name of this thread Regards, Nick

Yes cental tablet looks like it belongs to Wolfers workshop. Nice breast star :beer:

Agree... But please don't forget that we are in love with lion and sun order :lol:

Cool docs mate! Thanks! And again all lions are lying... Maybe Mitya will help us with translation? Regards, Nick

I agree that this set most probably came from late 60s or early 70s... Although we don't know for a fact that this mark was indeed in use only and only during this time period that you mentioned But maybe jcwater has some info about brilliant stars? Maybe his estimate was based on the actual number of award?! Maybe he has some kind time table? As for French/no-French work... Reverses would be really helpful... Cheers, Nick

In addition to this thread see http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/53584-florence-nightingale-medal-several-case-studies/ http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/53586-florence-nightingale-medal-regulation/ http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/53587-florence-nightingale-medal-documents/

Noble Lady

I suggest to end discussion of this medal in this thread and in this section of the Forum. The following discussion will be moved to the more appropriate (for this medal) section of the forum (Rest of the World: Militaria & History). To the Ulsterman land And now farewell photo portrait

Klykova

Same text, same Florence Nightingale engraving (made after famous picture), but different orientation of the text, different fonts with different colors. Well to top it off – interesting official translation of the text of original document into Russian that was made in 1967 (original document was issued on the name Irina Ivanovna Klykova).

Ludmila Alexsandrovna Vlasova

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And here we have document and award that were issued in 2011 to Ukrainian nurse Ludmila Alexsandrovna Vlasova. This is the latest, forth type of document.

Fortunatly we have another photo of the document that was issued in 2009 for Ms Meredith Buck.

Next type was introduced in early 1990s (most probably in 1991) and exists in two variations. Here we have a nice opportunity to look at third type of document issued in 2010 for Ms Joyce Hood (New Zealand). Unfortunately not very clear photo of document.

This type of document was in use (at least) until early 1960s. Although a small color addition was made later (I don’t know exactly when) – two flowers in the corners of the document became painted red and some red color was added to decorative ornament. Here we have this second type document (from the collection of MedicalCorpsMuseum in St. Petersburg). Document was issued back in 1961.

And here we have document from the same 1920 vintage, but issued for another lady.

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There are a least four different types of documents for Florence Nightingale Medal. First type was introduced in 1920. Thanks to our colleague Dieter3 we have an opportunity to examine this fist type of document in color.

Regulations for the Florence Nightingale Medal [amended text adopted by the Council of Delegates, Budapest 1991] Article 1 In accordance with the recommendation of the 8th International Conference of the Red Cross held in London in 1907, and the decision of the 9th International Conference held in Washington in 1912, a Fund was established by contributions from National Societies of the Red Cross in memory of the great and distinguished services of Florence Nightingale for the improvement of the care of wounded and sick. The income of the Fund shall be used for the distribution of a Medal, to be called the "Florence Nightingale Medal", to honour the spirit which marked the whole life and work of Florence Nightingale. Article 2 The Florence Nightingale Medal may be awarded to qualified male or female nurses and also to male or female voluntary nursing aides who are active members or regular helpers of a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society or of an affiliated medical or nursing institution. The Medal may be awarded to those of the above-mentioned persons who have distinguished themselves in time of peace or war by: exceptional courage and devotion to the wounded, sick or disabled or to civilian victims of a conflict or disaster, exemplary services or a creative and pioneering spirit in the areas of public health or nursing education. The Medal may be awarded posthumously if the prospective recipient has fallen on active service. Article 3 The Medal shall be awarded by the International Committee of the Red Cross on proposals made to it by National Societies. Article 4 The Medal shall be in silver-gilt with a portrait on the obverse of Florence Nightingale with the words "Ad memoriam Florence Nightingale 1820-1910". On the reverse it shall bear the inscription on the circumference "Pro vera misericordia et cara humanitate perennis decor universalis". The name of the holder and the date of the award of the Medal shall be engraved in the centre. The Medal shall be attached by a red and white ribbon to a laurel crown surrounding a red cross. The Medal shall be accompanied by a diploma on parchment. Article 5 The Medal shall be presented in each country either by the Head of the State, or by the President of the Central Committee of the National Society directly or by their substitutes. The ceremony shall take place with a solemnity consistent with the distinction of the honour conferred. Article 6 The distribution of the Florence Nightingale Medal shall take place every two years. Not more than 50 Medals may be issued at any one distribution. If by reason of exceptional circumstances due to a widespead state of war it has been impossible for one or more distributions to take place, the number of Medals awarded at subsequent distributions may exceed the figure of 50 but may not exceed the total number which would normally have been attained, if the preceding distributions had been able to take place. Article 7 From the beginning of September of the year preceding the year in which the Medal is awarded, the International Committee of the Red Cross shall invite the Central Committees of the National Societies by means of a circular and application forms to submit the names of the candidates they consider qualified to be awarded a Medal, in accordance with the conditions mentioned in Article 2. Article 8 The Central Committees of the National Societies, having taken all requisite advice, shall submit to the International Committee of the Red Cross the names and qualifications of the candidates they propose. To enable the International Committee to operate a fair selection, the candidates' names shall be accompanied by all relevant information justifying an award of the Medal, in accordance with the criteria mentioned in Article 2. All applications submitted must come from the Central Committee of a National Society. The Central Committees may submit one or more applications, but are not bound to submit applications for each distribution. Article 9 The applications with the reasons in support of them must reach the International Committee of the Red Cross before 1 March of the year in which the award of the Medal is to take place. Applications reaching the International Committee after that date cannot be considered except in connection with a subsequent award. Article 10 The International Committee of the Red Cross retains complete freedom of choice. It may refrain from awarding the total number of Medals contemplated, if the qualifications of the applicants submitted do not appear to merit this distinguished honour. Article 11 The International Committee of the Red Cross shall issue on the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, namely on 12 May, a circular informing the Central Committees of the National Societies of the names of those to whom the Medal has been awarded. Article 12 The present Regulations, adopted by the Council of Delegates in Budapest in 1991, supersede all previous rules relating to the Florence Nightingale Medal, in particular those of the 9th International Conference (Washington, 1912), the Regulations of 24 December 1913 and the amendments to the latter by the 10th Conference (Geneva, 1921), the 13th Conference (The Hague, 1928), the 15th Conference (Tokyo 1934), the 18th Conference (Toronto, 1952) and the 24th Conference (Manila, 1981).

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