MOLLUS questions…

[illwill]

Hi, is anyone able to check number 18324 for me? From what ive read certain numbers are listed in Union Blue and others are not. Also, were there multiple classes?  Trying to determine if mine is gold or not. The center roundel and ribbon loop look gold but the rest of the medal has been artificially darkened it seems. I appreciate your help!  

[Adam R]

The blue center stripe indicates that this badge was issued to a hereditary member. Hereditary members are not listed in Union Blue. Based on the number, the badge was probably issued 1918-1920 to a member of the Commandery of Washington DC. Unfortunately there's no easy way to trace hereditary badges issued after WWI. You can try contacting the Union League in Philadelphia and they may be able to help you. 

 

Your badge probably had bronze gilt or silver gilt arms and rays and gold central disks. The metal used in the badge construction does not indicate the membership class. Originally the blue center stripe indicated hereditary membership and the red indicated an actual CW veteran (although some hereditary members received the red stripe as well.) In the late 1920s/early 1930s the blue center stripe was retired and all classes used the red ribbon.

[illwill]

5 minutes ago, Adam R said:

The blue center stripe indicates that this badge was issued to a hereditary member. Hereditary members are not listed in Union Blue. Based on the number, the badge was probably issued 1918-1920 to a member of the Commandery of Washington DC. Unfortunately there's no easy way to trace hereditary badges issued after WWI. You can try contacting the Union League in Philadelphia and they may be able to help you. 

 

Your badge probably had bronze gilt or silver gilt arms and rays and gold central disks. The metal used in the badge construction does not indicate the membership class. Originally the blue center stripe indicated hereditary membership and the red indicated an actual CW veteran (although some hereditary members received the red stripe as well.) In the late 1920s/early 1930s the blue center stripe was retired and all classes used the red ribbon.

Thanks, is great information. How do we value a medal with bronze arms and a gold center roundel in this instance?