Medal or token [solved]

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Desdinova
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Posted: 18 Şub 2026, 10:51 #
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Hello,

 

this is what pilgrims had back in the days to mount on their clothes or walking canes. How is this a medal and not a token?

 

Cheers

 

D.

Call me Desdenova, The Eternal Light.
rsirian1
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Posted: 18 Şub 2026, 14:32 #
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Token - Rigid pieces of material which can be redeemed or used for something under some limited conditions.

Medal - Rigid pieces of material that have no direct utility. The purpose is generally a reward, a souvenir or beauty.

Status changed to Solved (Desdinova, 18 Şub 2026, 14:56)
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