bigjarofwasps Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 Hi, Can anyone give me any details about this medal? Is it issued named?
Ed_Haynes Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 I have never seen a close-up scan of one of these. Is this an original strike? Are they really this plastic-looking and over-gilded? Setting aside the unfortunate though hilarious design, is the quality really THIS bad??
bigjarofwasps Posted January 29, 2006 Author Posted January 29, 2006 Well spotted, this medal is a minature. It was the only picture I could find.
Tony Farrell Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) They are indeed named. Initial issues were struck in the standard MoD impressed capital format, though recent issues are laser-etched with the recipient's details. The medals are struck from silver, as are the bars for five year increments of service.The quality is not that bad, though please excuse fingerprints! Edited January 31, 2006 by Tony Farrell
Tony Farrell Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) Obverse shot: Edited January 31, 2006 by Tony Farrell
Ed_Haynes Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 (edited) Interesting medal, thanks Tony. A shame She likes the Clown Crown look (or so 'tis said). She looks a bit less vulture-like here than on the miniature. Edited January 31, 2006 by Ed_Haynes
bigjarofwasps Posted January 31, 2006 Author Posted January 31, 2006 Cheers Tony, it doesn`t look a bad medal. I`ll certainly be proud to wear it. Only 10 years to push!!!! Glad to hear its got your details, on it. I think that makes them so much more worth while working for!!!!
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