What medallion is this?

[Noor]

Hi all,

 

Could some of you please tell me what medallion is this?

[nickstrenk]

Да,не оскудеет рука дающего -Do not let the hand stop giving presents   the title in the obverse means charitable aims.In ortodoxy.AO-Alexander Society?In the reverse Pelican feeding their young pelicans with their blood-symbol of sacrifice.and the name and surname of the owner of the jeton

The jeton can be very old and and not cheap.

[Noor]

Thanks! I think it's from the Great War period. Also looks like I found information of her as well with connection to Russia:

[nickstrenk]

6 hours ago, nickstrenk said:

Да,не оскудеет рука дающего -Do not let the hand stop giving presents   the title in the obverse means charitable aims.In ortodoxy.AO-Alexander Society?In the reverse Pelican feeding their young pelicans with its blood-symbol of sacrifice.And the name and surname of the owner of the jeton

The jeton can be very old and and not cheap.

 

[Noor]

Thank you. A forum member advised me that it is a an orphan's benevolent society benefactor's jeton.

Quality is just amazing! I just realised that the ring is hallmarked. I will make some better close up photos of it later on.

what kind of ribbon it should have, does anybody know?

[nickstrenk]

13 hours ago, Noor said:

Thank you. A forum member advised me that it is a an orphan's benevolent society benefactor's jeton.

Quality is just amazing! I just realised that the ring is hallmarked. I will make some better close up photos of it later on.

what kind of ribbon it should have, does anybody know?

As usually a golden or siver chain was used.

[Noor]

Hi all,

Here are some close-ups of the jeton. Just amazing quality!

 

[peter monahan]

The heraldic term for the pelican shown is 'a pelican in her piety' and, as Nick says, is a symbol of selfless sacrifice: when no other food is available the female will pierce her own breast and nourish her young with her blood.

This symbol is commonly seen in Catholic churches - on altar cloths and in paintings - and, I suspect may be important in other denominations too.  A really nice piece and a fascinating look into another time!