Red Cross Order in Dermatin Box

[JapanX]

Dieter gonna love this :)

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[Dieter3]

Got me some! Yeah, crummy pictures....

[Dieter3]

But other than a skin cream, what exactly is "dermatin"? :unsure:

[JapanX]

But other than a skin cream, what exactly is "dermatin"?

Dermatin [< greek. derma (dermatos) leather].

This word used in Russia for all types of imitational leather.

This is first time that I saw this type of box in such glossy condition

Cheers,

Nick

P.S. Nice boxes you've got there :cheers:

Edited August 23, 2012 by JapanX

[Dieter3]

Learn something every day! Dermis of course makes sense! My guess is that these are the earliest cases used post-1956. I have yet to see a woman's award in a case like this, but surely they must exist!

[JapanX]

My guess is that these are the earliest cases used post-1956.

Could be

I have yet to see a woman's award in a case like this, but surely they must exist!

Definitely!

[JapanX]

Another one with silver rosette

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[Dieter3]

I'm wondering if the lapel pin is actually correct for these medals, or if added after the fact? I know these were supplied with the "corporate" orders, and typically missing. I suppose it is possible that these were also used for these orders as well.

[JapanX]

I know these were supplied with the "corporate" orders, and typically missing.

Completely agree with this observation.

I suppose it is possible that these were also used for these orders as well.

Why not?! ;)