Tag: Medals
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Near East Relief: Pioneers of Compassion in a World at War
Amid World War I and the Armenian Genocide, Near East Relief (NER) mobilized unprecedented global compassion. Founded in 1915, it raised $110 million, aided over one million refugees, and established hundreds of orphanages and schools. NER’s legacy transcends immediate relief, shaping modern humanitarian efforts and inspiring a future rooted in empathy and international solidarity.
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17th Century Armenian Medals – Grigor Geraki and the Medallions of New Julfa
In the 17th and 18th centuries, Armenian medals commissioned by prominent families like Grigor Geraki’s in New Julfa became cherished artifacts. Created in European workshops, these medals depicted intricate symbols and inscriptions, reflecting the Armenian diaspora’s cultural heritage.
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The Nuarsag Treaty Medal
In commemorating the 1500th anniversary of the Treaty of Nuarsag, the Armenian Apostolic Church of America’s Prelacy proposed striking a special medal. Crafted in gold, silver, and bronze, it bears the likeness of Vahan Mamigonian, symbolizing faith and fatherland. Designed by Grigoriy Gevorkian and cast under Puzant Khatchadourian’s supervision, these medals honor Armenia’s enduring struggle…
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Armenian Medallions Produced in America
The first Armenian lettered medallion in the United States was struck in 1944 by the Armenian Benevolent Union of Arabkir. Notable medallions include those commemorating St. Vartan Cathedral’s consecration and the centennial of Komitas’s birth. These medallions, crafted in New York, highlight the rich history of Armenian-American settlements and heritage.