douglynn Posted 14 April , 2014 Share Posted 14 April , 2014 As new hear can you please tell me where the inscriptions on the edge of medals done by the person. Question 2 are dealers adding ribbons to add value of medals recieved one today ribbon looks brand new thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 14 April , 2014 Share Posted 14 April , 2014 Doug The inscriptions on Victory and General Service medals were done before issue which I believe was normally by registered post. Replacement ribbon is widely available, so it is quite possible that if a ribbon had been mislaid a dealer might have provided a replacement. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglynn Posted 14 April , 2014 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2014 (edited) Thanks keith for moving to correct place.and I did a macro photo of inscriptions 2 medals edge on and both seem in same positions if that makes sense thanks for looking doug Edited 14 April , 2014 by douglynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin spof Posted 14 April , 2014 Admin Share Posted 14 April , 2014 Hi Doug I'm no medal expert but the technical term for 'inscription' is that the medal was 'impressed' suggesting a machine job rather than someone like the person who engraves the Wimbledon/FA Cup trophy at the end of the game. That makes sense given the millions of medals issued. I have personally found this site a good one for information on medals http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/british_index.htm Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmroberts Posted 14 April , 2014 Share Posted 14 April , 2014 Quite right Glen, loose phraseology on my part. Apologies Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 14 April , 2014 Share Posted 14 April , 2014 New looking ribbon doesn't necessarily mean it's been replaced. We have hubby's great granddad's medals, the ribbons have never been put on and we have the original ribbons in the original envelopes as he received them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglynn Posted 14 April , 2014 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2014 Great site valueable info thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted 15 April , 2014 Share Posted 15 April , 2014 Medal ribbon does not make any difference in price. This is why original silk ribbon is being removed from medals and sold separately to those collectors who prefer authenticity in their collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 16 April , 2014 Share Posted 16 April , 2014 If the medals are over 90 years old then it is quite possible, if the recipient has worn them regularly, that the ribbons are so frayed and worn that they have to be replaced as they are no longer capable of supporting the medals if these are to be displayed. This is particularly so with medals that have been swing mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglynn Posted 16 April , 2014 Author Share Posted 16 April , 2014 Thanks.i have a silver one no ribbon so will get a replacement on a well know auction site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 16 April , 2014 Share Posted 16 April , 2014 Have to say the quality of replacements is not a patch on the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglynn Posted 16 April , 2014 Author Share Posted 16 April , 2014 I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 16 April , 2014 Share Posted 16 April , 2014 It was not unusual for great war veterans to replace medal ribbons themselves as they became frayed ,faded and soiled, you can often see it where a trio has been mounted on a brooch bar in the wrong order and with the ribbons on the wrong medals. Replacement ribbon was available for many years from official sources including veterans organization's and was from original stock. Modern replacement ribbon is obtainable and although original ribbon is desirable, modern is better than none. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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