Thierry Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Bonjour, Research info on the Medal of the Red Cross : - number of class, - date of creation of the medal, - test for obtaining, - number of medals conferred. I found only a single representation of the medal (in the left corner). Crdl Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 There are two levels of this medal 1st & 2nd Class. Silver and Gold. I have several samples of the medal. Single red stripe on white ribbon (older style) two red stripes on white ribbon (newer style) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Merci james, Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Thierry, I am on travel. When I return home in two days, I can post pictures. Regards. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 1st class - 1880 to 1945 variant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 2nd class - 1880 to 1945 variant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 1st class - post 1945 variant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Bonjour Thierry, Award criteria are 10 years unremunerated participation in Red Cross activities for the silver class. Silver bars can be added on the ribbon for each 5 years extra. The gold class is awarded to recipients of the silver class for 25 years of unpaid service. Again silver bars can be added per 5 years extra (max. 2 bars) and a gold bar is awarded in lieu of a third silver bar (thus rewarding 40 years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Bonjour, Thanks for infos, For foreigners, these are the same criteria ? Crdl Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Foreigners would more likely receive the 1st class for "special dedication" or something similar which does not require those years of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Newer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Neck Order in the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Bonjour, Thanks James for photos. Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 When was the Order created exactly? Do you have a date? When did the model change? 1945 or 1952? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldank Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 My immediate records indicate that the earlier award was 1880-1940. I will get into the books and see if I can give you a better answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Can you please shed some light on these 2 neck orders? Are they awarded for giving blood, if so, how many gallons? Or are they part of the Order of the Belgian red Cross? What is the significance of the devices onm the ribbon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hello Frank, According to my information: silver palms & silver pelican = 160 blooddonations or 300 plasmgifts golden palms & golden pelican = 190 blooddonations or 700 plasmgifts These commandercrosses are named order of solidarity I don't know what the stars on the ribbon means. I got this info from the Red Cross. If you want to I can send you a list, but i'm afraid it's written in dutch. If other gents want to have a scan of the list, send me a PM. Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 190 blood donations? Man! That would fill a 45 gallon drum! Is the list in Dutch a scan or in electronic format that could be copied and pasted into an e-translator? My Ducth sucks... I only remember this "twee frikandellen met friet alstublieft"... :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I only remember this "twee frikandellen met friet alstublieft"... "met mayonaise of Pickles?" No that's a joke of course. If you send me your mailaddress i'll send the list. I tried to attach the list here, but becomes too small and difficult to read. Don't worry, I'll help you to translate. Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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