Chuck In Oregon Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Same story. During my re-org I found two more Imperial medical badges. Here's the first one. I have the meaning of the letters written down somewhere but I haven't come across it yet. Here's the second. I don't think I have notes on this one (remember, I'm reorganizing) but I think it's the badge of something like a regimental surgeon. As always, I appreciate corrections and comments. Enjoy. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hmmm Tricky... This one looks very much like fist type (established on 26.03.1891) of Mariinsky Red Cross commune of medical nurses at Kiev badge . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 This badge was worn on a round rosette of a white moire. The right to wear the badge was given to the nurses, who served in the commune no less than 5 years. But why St.George ribbon?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Maybe version of badge for nurses who went to R-J war? Here you have photo of first such group from Mariinsky commune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yep. Very close... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck In Oregon Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yes, it is close but one plain red cross looks like another, for the most part. But what would explain the St. George (?) metal ribbon around it. I have no definitive explanation and it doesn't appear in my medical badges reference book, although that is admittedly not comprehensive. Thanks for the help. Your explanation is very possible the right one. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Come on Chuck, it's not very plain What about this crown? You won't find it on any others red cross badges (at least not in the center of the enameled cross ) By the way, you will find this badge in the book you have in your library. I am talking about "Russian medical badges" Check pages 30 and 31. This badge described (under #69) simply as "Badge of Red Cross" - time to correct this mistake (manually! ) Best, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck In Oregon Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Page 30-31? Well, maybe. I saw that one but I decided mine isn't that badge because of the St. George ribbon and the pin back. Also, the crown is out of proportion on that one. I'm not yet convinced. And you're right, it's really not that plain. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck In Oregon Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Regarding the first badge, you can find my earlier posting about it HERE. Let's see some more medical badges. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck In Oregon Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 I also posted the second badge HERE2. I had just forgotten all about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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