Eye In The Sky
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Kind of related to medal mounting, this seemed like the best place for my question; ref this picture:
https://www.facebook.com/CAFOperations/photos/a.277293098964679/2381342085226426/?type=3&theater
Is it just me, or do most of the SSM ribbons look like they are red/white/black vice red/white/green?
From: http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/honours-history-medals-chart/medal-ssm.page
The ribbon is 32 mm wide with a dark green centre (12 mm) flanked with white stripes (5mm) and edged with red (5 mm). The dark green is similar to the "unification green" of the uniform worn when the medal was approved in 1984, red and white are the official colours of Canada as appointed by King George V in 1921.
Just wondering if they are making them incorrectly (I think most of the ribbon looks black vice green...). I know there was some issues when they were doing the IMPACT medals up, and sending out GCS-Exps with the GSM-Exp ribbon. This wasn't picked up until a few of them made it to my Sqn and the SCWO got them in his hands.
All medals, etc are done up by the Royal Canadian Mint, are they not?
https://www.facebook.com/CAFOperations/photos/a.277293098964679/2381342085226426/?type=3&theater
Is it just me, or do most of the SSM ribbons look like they are red/white/black vice red/white/green?
From: http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/honours-history-medals-chart/medal-ssm.page
The ribbon is 32 mm wide with a dark green centre (12 mm) flanked with white stripes (5mm) and edged with red (5 mm). The dark green is similar to the "unification green" of the uniform worn when the medal was approved in 1984, red and white are the official colours of Canada as appointed by King George V in 1921.
Just wondering if they are making them incorrectly (I think most of the ribbon looks black vice green...). I know there was some issues when they were doing the IMPACT medals up, and sending out GCS-Exps with the GSM-Exp ribbon. This wasn't picked up until a few of them made it to my Sqn and the SCWO got them in his hands.
All medals, etc are done up by the Royal Canadian Mint, are they not?
Pusser
Army.ca Veteran
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I think what you're seeing is a result of the lighting in the photograph. The green used in the ribbon is VERY dark and from some angles it often looks black. There is little chance of there being a variance because all for the ribbon for Canadian honours (especially the ones managed by DH&R) are manufactured by the same company (Toye, Kenning and Spencer). Their quality control is exceptional.
The Mint only strikes medals. They don't manufacture the ribbon. It's only recently that they've actually been contracted to attach the ribbons for presentation. Not too long ago, the Chancellery used to contract out even the striking of medals to the lowest bidder, so a number of suppliers have been used. I believe, however, that the Mint now does most of them. The big exception may be the ones that require enamelling. For example, the Mint has never made Crosses of Valour. Only 25 have ever been made and they were all produced by Garrard's of London when the decoration was first established.
The Mint only strikes medals. They don't manufacture the ribbon. It's only recently that they've actually been contracted to attach the ribbons for presentation. Not too long ago, the Chancellery used to contract out even the striking of medals to the lowest bidder, so a number of suppliers have been used. I believe, however, that the Mint now does most of them. The big exception may be the ones that require enamelling. For example, the Mint has never made Crosses of Valour. Only 25 have ever been made and they were all produced by Garrard's of London when the decoration was first established.
Blackadder1916
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Seeking recommendations for a medal mounting service, preferably in the Calgary area. I finally requested (and received in fairly quick time from DH&R) the CPSM. I could just leave it in the box but after a couple of comments on the last occasion I wore medals about where was this particular medal, I suppose adding it to my modest rack will stifle any future questions about why I didn't have it. Also, as I encroach on that age when mortality becomes questionable, having them altogether will be more convenient for whomever gets whatever trinkets I leave for posterity.
I've googled and the results do show some of the ones already mentioned in this thread, but any up-dated comments as to quality, price and customer service would be appreciated.
I've googled and the results do show some of the ones already mentioned in this thread, but any up-dated comments as to quality, price and customer service would be appreciated.
Eye In The Sky
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Not in Calgary but Edmonton. https://www.defencemedals.ca/
They has done my mini's several times now...always very satisfied with their work.
They has done my mini's several times now...always very satisfied with their work.
Ralph said:
Joe Drouin, hands down. He works in Gatineau, and you can either mail or deliver/pickup. I've gotten mine done with him a few times now and have always been happy as a result. Likewise any time I've needed to order ribbon bars. He's been in the business for many years and is widely regarded as the go-to guy for NCR.
https://www.joedrouin.com/cat.php?l=en&nbCatID=30
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