Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Something I've always wanted arrived today. These are gorgeous medals. The design work reminds me of the French Legion of Honors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 2. Case Hinge: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 3. Case Latch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 4. Case Open 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 5. Case Open 2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 6. Case Maker Mark: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 7. Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 8. Obverse Closeup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 9. Medal Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 10. Reverse Closeup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 11. In Case 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 12. In Case 2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) They are pretty things. A shame that (like the MC) they aren't named. Edited March 9, 2009 by Ed_Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) They are pretty things. A shame that (like the MC) they aren't named. Thanks Ed. They are very nice medals. Actually the MC's are issued un-named but are found often engraved. It would be nice if the DSO's were engraved along the reverse of the bottom ribbon bar much like the VC. Edited March 9, 2009 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 True. But the naming (seen on both the MC and DSO, by the way) has often been added later. Maybe by the recipient, maybe by far less worthy greedy folks ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) True. But the naming (seen on both the MC and DSO, by the way) has often been added later. Maybe by the recipient, maybe by far less worthy greedy folks .....Yeah, the latter was what scared me off getting an engraved example. Just too many questions unless part of an attributed group with other named medals. And those don't come cheap. Edited March 9, 2009 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Lovely award. Just wondering on the materials used...is it gilded silver?? Is it marked in any way?Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Oh man! A gorgeous GV DSO! It's my all time fav British award!Congrats on this awesome addition to your collection! :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Lovely award. Just wondering on the materials used...is it gilded silver?? Is it marked in any way?RichThey are silver gilt and not hallmarked. The first 153 awards made during the reign of Queen Victoria were in gold, however they soon switched to gilt for cost reasons. A gold one will fetch considerably more than a Victorian silver gilt example but they seldom come up for sale. The GV type is the most common with almost 10,000 awarded, mostly for WWI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Gordon Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 They are silver gilt and not hallmarked. The first 153 awards made during the reign of Queen Victoria were in gold, however they soon switched to gilt for cost reasons. A gold one will fetch considerably more than a Victorian silver gilt example but they seldom come up for sale. The GV type is the most common with almost 10,000 awarded, mostly for WWI.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Congratulations on obtaining such a fine example, I have to settle for the mini version on a French Mini Medal baruntil I win the lotto. Kevin in Deva. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Never mind, Kev - if it's an original min. it's still worth ?50. Darrell was lucky - he has only one small chip in the enamel - so often they get beaten-up by others in the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 One of my favorites. My Victorian is missing the top bar which is a shame, but a beautiful piece. I am jazzed to see yours with the top suspension bar in tact. Bravo Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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