Who was that masked medallist?

[cpm9ball]

Many of you already know that I became interested in collecting French medals a few years back. For me, it wasn't enough just to know the designer's name. So, I started looking for reference material to fill in the gaps. At first, I thought it would be an impossible task because everywhere I looked, I found that an all-encompassing reference work would cost in excess of $2K.

 

Then, during my insatiable quest for medals, I came across the website of Hedley Betts, www.medalsoftheworld.com In addition to selling medals, he also has a fairly extensive library of reference books for sale, and that is where I found the Biographical Dictionary of Medallists by L. Forrer. It's an 8-volume set containing 5,277 pages. I paid $525.00 for it, but Mr. Betts now sells it for $600.00. It covers medallists from 500BC - 1900AD. Of course, there is not a lot of information about ancient and obscure medallists from 2,000 years ago, and in some instances, the only notation is their name and approximate dates of their lives.

 

The reason I have revisited this subject is to let some of the newer members know that if any of you want background information on a particular medallist, all you have to do is ask, and I will provide whatever information I have at my disposal.

 

Best wishes for the holidays!

 

Chris

[leeg]

Nice stuff. Thanks for sharing. (thumbs u

[jesbroken]

Thanks for the offer to share your library, Chris. I remember when you bought the wealth of information in regards to Medals. Super addition to anyones library.

Jim

[kryptonitecomics]

I have this bronze star I got in the Army so if you can provide a little background.............

[cpm9ball]

I have this bronze star I got in the Army so if you can provide a little background.............

 

What do you say to me shooting you in your good foot, and then you will be eligible for a Purple Heart.

 

Chris

[michael]

excellent as this is the bible for medallists

 

thanks for the offer