03-11-2005, 09:13 AM
I remember seeing an old thread where Rusty posted pictures of the process of manufactering Medals/Orders in Japan, I believe, but can't find it now!
Rusty, can you help to locate it?
As I remember it there are differences between the process of applying the enamel in Japanese manufacturing but maybe there are similarities in the process of applying the S/Ns, so perhaps finding that old thread could help.
Even better, finding the same kind of information about the manufacturing process in USSR would be really great! I wonder if this information would be available somewhere on Internet, with pictures and all that!
I don't know why, it's just a feeling, but as mentioned above it seems to me more logical to stamp/engrave the S/Ns after the Order is completely finished. I guess they certainly would have methods of protecting the enamel on the Obverse from the pression of such operation on the Reverse of the Award.
Just my two cents.
Dolf
Rusty, can you help to locate it?
As I remember it there are differences between the process of applying the enamel in Japanese manufacturing but maybe there are similarities in the process of applying the S/Ns, so perhaps finding that old thread could help.
Even better, finding the same kind of information about the manufacturing process in USSR would be really great! I wonder if this information would be available somewhere on Internet, with pictures and all that!
I don't know why, it's just a feeling, but as mentioned above it seems to me more logical to stamp/engrave the S/Ns after the Order is completely finished. I guess they certainly would have methods of protecting the enamel on the Obverse from the pression of such operation on the Reverse of the Award.
Just my two cents.
Dolf
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