Dieter3 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 A newly acquired pair of women's merit medals. The silver one came with this style of rosette which is correct for the order, but not sure if it is correct for the period when it was given? The gold one came with two types, one like the silver but with the gold shoulder which again is correct for the order, and also with the gold pin. I've observed that the orders in these more modern cases do occur with either the button rosette or the metal pin. What I'd really like to know is if there was a transition at some point where the buttons became pins??? Did a recipient get both??? Are the pins merely add-ons?? Any clarification, greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul L Murphy Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 The rosettes pre date the pins, you did not get both. Not sure when the metal pin was introduced but when I was awarded the silver cross of merit in 2002 I got a pin with it, not a rosette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Hello Dieter3, Can't help with the questions but I wanted to say thanks for posting these beautiful medals. They are true works of art. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 The rosettes pre date the pins, you did not get both. Not sure when the metal pin was introduced but when I was awarded the silver cross of merit in 2002 I got a pin with it, not a rosette. You have one of your own? SUPER-COOL!! Hello Dieter3, Can't help with the questions but I wanted to say thanks for posting these beautiful medals. They are true works of art. Regards Brian Thanks Brian! They really are nice awards - the quality seems very good and they are with nice detail work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryptos Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 This set of of medals are so beautiful together. Great acquisition Dieter!! Glad they fell into your hands as I know how you treat your babies!!! Paul, what is the award criteria for these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 They can be awarded for various acts of merit that furhter the activities or mission of the Japanese Red Cross. The most common reason is fundraising or donations. The silver cross is currently awarded if you donate JPY200,000 (about $2,200) and the gold cross for JPY500,000 (about $5,500). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryptos Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks for the info Paul. That is quite a solid investment. But what a classy item they have created for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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