Red Cross Mini Member's "Medal"

[Dieter3]

Well, I don't think this can truly be called a medal - not sure what to really call it! Here's a mini version of the basic member's medal, sans the ribbon obviously! The obverse relief is obviously not as detailed due to the size. I have no idea what the origins or details of this little piece is, it came to me unexpectedly. It's pretty dinky!!

[Dieter3]

[Dieter3]

[fukuoka]

Looks like a miniature. I had one RC mini you can see about halfway down on this page, but the bird wasn't as detailed as yours:

http://www.imperialjapanmedalsandbadges.com/miniatures3.html

[Dieter3]

The only reason I'd say it's not a true miniature (like with a ribbon and such) is that the ring is a pinch ring, and sized like the ones on the Russo-Japan war commemorative medallions. It's not the welded type, and I think too small to accommodate a ribbon. I wonder if it's more like a trinket for children or something like that?

I have seen actual mini's of the special (like on your site), the golden special, and the order of merit - cool stuff!

[JapanX]

I think Rich is right.

This is a miniature.

Ribbon accommodation problem?

But sometimes japanese miniatures were mounted on chain.

Cheers,

Nick

[fukuoka]

Yes, I forgot that. Nick is correct about the chains.

[Dieter3]

Interesting! I've seen other medallions on chains, but not mini-medals, they've always been ribboned. This one definitely couldn't accommodate a ribbon, so you guys could be right about the chain thing! It does seem like a high-quality piece, though I'm uncertain of it's construction, possibly silver, it seems fairly heavy.

[JapanX]

I think this piece was made before WWII and it is silver-made (at least patina looks silver-like).

[JapanX]

Interesting! I've seen other medallions on chains, but not mini-medals, they've always been ribboned.

In fact you've seen.

You just forgot all about it

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/40439-2600th-year-anniversary-miniature/

Cheers,

Nick

[Dieter3]

Indeed!! I must be getting old...... :lol:

[JapanX]

...and wise

I'll post a good photo for you tomorrow.

[JapanX]

The real destiny of your little baby Dieter...

[Dieter3]

EXCELLENT! That one looks more detailed and the grip is different too. That ring looks bigger too - like perhaps it could accommodate an actual ribbon, no??

[JapanX]

Yep. But still too small for the ribbon. I think this one is close relative of your piece. Only different manufacturer.

This is actually the piece from the chain that our collegue show us three year ago

P.S. We should get together in chart room one day mate. Perhaps today? At 1 o`clock AM (by Moscow time) and 2 o`clock PM (by SF time). Maybe even our collegues will join us. What do think?

Edited October 26, 2011 by JapanX

[Dieter3]

P.S. We should get together in chart room one day mate. Perhaps today? At 1 o`clock AM (by Moscow time) and 2 o`clock PM (by SF time). Maybe even our collegues will join us. What do think?

I can try! But I am at work (I should actually do some...... ). My job has me in and out of the office, so not sure if I will be in office at 2:00PM but I will try!

[JapanX]

Will wait from 12 till 15 by SF time. Hope our colleagues will go along

P.S. I thought you are not working! So you practically don`t sleep and work a lot.... Bummer... :cat:

[Dieter3]

But don't you ever sleep my friend? It's over rated.... :lol: