JapanX Posted March 11, 2012 Posted March 11, 2012 Just bought an interesting variation of special membership Red Cross medal. I think it will be interesting to look at it and to discuss it
JapanX Posted March 11, 2012 Author Posted March 11, 2012 Obviously this one belongs to the post-war vintage… But when exactly was it issued?! Any ideas? Because personally I’ve never saw documented one …
JapanX Posted March 11, 2012 Author Posted March 11, 2012 This type has very homogenous characteristics: material (aluminum or some aluminum alloy), catching ear of the medal, box and rosette style. Just take a look at another example which was recently sold at eBay and try to find differences
Dieter3 Posted March 11, 2012 Posted March 11, 2012 Here is another like yours - but notice the clasp on the medallion - a distinctly different type of metal - clearly capable of oxidizing differently than aluminum!
Dieter3 Posted March 11, 2012 Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) And here is another - notice the slight difference in the kanji on the lid? All aluminum construction (medallion and clasp). The lapel rosettes you find with these particular medals all seem to have the pin attachment and a low profile, women's and men's both. Edited March 11, 2012 by Dieter3
JapanX Posted March 11, 2012 Author Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Nice specimens mate!!! ...notice the slight difference in the kanji on the lid? Are you kidding me? Aluminum clasp is more than enough! And of course "paper label" variation What will be your dating estimate? Cheers, Nick Edited March 11, 2012 by JapanX
Dieter3 Posted March 11, 2012 Posted March 11, 2012 What will be your dating estimate? AH!! The question of the hour!! - Post-1956 - I'm guessing late 50's to early/mid 60s??
JapanX Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 AH!! The question of the hour!! - Post-1956 - I'm guessing late 50's to early/mid 60s?? Hmmmm
JapanX Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 Nope That was the "sound of reflection" To tell you the truth I just don't know... I don't have any coordinates to date these pieces. But these are post war pieces...
JapanX Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 What I really like about this variation is diversity of clasps! Check this specimen...
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