Zaim Qyteza Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) Dear all, I find recently this medal in Albania. It is no rare to find here in Albania this medal in bronze, but this piece is in white metal. Can anyone help me to explain this. It is an offical variant, or what? Regards, Artan Edited July 3, 2013 by Artan Lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Artan,Is it the standard medal which has been subsequently silvered with the shield painted. I suspect Radmilo will be able to give you a definitive answer.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paja Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Dear Artan, As far as I know they were made of brass or tombak. It also looks a bit cruder (take a look at the swords and balls on edges of the cross). If not just silvered like Paul mentioned maybe some private workshop or perhaps even a copy(?). I've seen these medals being sold as souvenirs. An interesting topic with lot of different variants can be found here: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/23820-serbia-different-types-of-commemorative-wwi/?hl=%20ww1%20%20commemorative%20%20medal Best regards, Radmilo Edited July 4, 2013 by paja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Radmilo,Thanks for reminding me of that thread. I wonder if this thread should be attached to it?Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paja Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) You are welcome Paul. I think that it should be, why not, of course if Artan has nothing against that. Regrads, Radmilo Edited July 4, 2013 by paja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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