Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Julianna Molnar.
Event Date 2003
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (Production / use)
The medallion hangs from a military style bar, which demonstrates the way in which civilian awards were given such formal status that even the act of giving blood was considered a part of the idea of national service. The 20 numbering on the award indicates that this award was for having given blood on 20 occasions.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Gold coloured pin titled VERADASERT with red enamelling. Medallion of pin hangs from militry style bar. Medal shows red cross and two drops of blood, along with number 20 and text.Also accompanying presentation box.A: Pin.B: Box.C: Lid.Metal and glass enamel (medal) plastic foam and plastic (presentation case).
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A gold-coloured pin badge (A), for marking the recipient's 20th blood donation. At the top there is a narrow rectangular section with a pin fastening on the back and a strip of red glass on the front. A gold-coloured metal medallion hangs from this via a suspension ring. The medallion reads 'Vēradās Ērt' and is decorated with a motif of two droplets, a red '+' sign, and the number '20'. The badge is in a red plastic presentation box lined with foam (B), with a clear plastic lid (C).
Event Date 3/5/2023
Author: Eleanor Beestin-Sheriff