Gordon Craig Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Gentlemen, The Montenegrin Silver Medal for Bravery is well known. It was not made in Gold. However, here is a picture of one that does appear to be made of Gold. Is there a possibility that a Gold Medal for Bravery would be made and awarded? Does anyone have any info a Montenegrin Gold Medal for Bravery? Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paja Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Greetings Gordon, I believe I posted the same medal HERE because I was wondering the same thing. The medal seems authentic, so perhaps some kind of a mix-up at the factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 paja, Thanks for the quick response. i appreciate your comment that the medal seems to be authentic. It looks authentic to me as well. Looks as though It will remain a mystery. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paja Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Don't mention it, Gordon. Unfortunately we can only guess why was the medal gilded. Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy Duck Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Medal looks legit, but it shouldn't exist. As it appears to be from WWI period, what only comes to my mind is that was done during the exile of king Nikola of Montenegro. He could have ordered those instead of gold Obilic one, if manufacturer didn't have a possibility to produce Obilic's. Or maybe if a recipient lost his Obilic one and found only a producer which had a production of silver ones. Of course, it's a guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paja Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 A First War Montenegrin Bravery Medal; French Manufacture"This medal is issued officially in silver only, this being possibly a trial piece." Medal instituted in 1841, trial piece from WW1 period? Jovićević wrote that king Nikola had an idea of passing the new law on decorations and because of that Bravery Medals were rarely awarded during Balkan Wars and WW1. But then again the new law was never introduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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