The Mandalorian - The Client's War Medal

[LukeyMagic]

These were the closest i could find to the ribbon and the gold cheveron pattern:

Braid Black 2 Gold Strips 34mm wide R1458

Galon gold metal Chevrons width 30 mm | Etsy

the ceheveron pattern is way to wide though.

 

[LukeyMagic]

here's what i think the measurements for the ribbon are also:

 

[LukeyMagic]

Thought I would rekindle this. I think this is the closest ribbon I can get!

 

[danegeld]

These were the closest i could find to the ribbon and the gold cheveron pattern:

Braid Black 2 Gold Strips 34mm wide R1458

Galon gold metal Chevrons width 30 mm | Etsy

the ceheveron pattern is way to wide though.

had hoped someone by now would have made this or parts of it

 

[LukeyMagic]

had hoped someone by now would have made this or parts of it

unfortunately the ribbon is unobtainable at the moment. I've tried and have yet to find the correct ribbon.

 

[woodywaverider]

Totally missed this thread originally. Agree that it would be easy to etch, do you know the dimensions of the medal? I may see if I can get some vinyl cut to use as a resist.

Bit of a moot point until the ribbon can be found.

Looking at the images the black and gold are separate piece, probably black cotton webbing with gold lace trim added on top.

Like this but in gold:

6mm Herringbone Plaited Braid 4473 Trim Trimming for Craft Costume Fashion | eBay

Available in Black or Ivory.

www.ebay.co.uk

Or this

Flat Gimp Braid Trim in Mustard Dark Gold for Upholstery - Etsy UK

This Lace & Trims item by CommunityCraftsUK has 45 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on 07 Oct, 2022

www.etsy.com

 

[LukeyMagic]

The top one in gold could work.

 

[woodywaverider]

The top one in gold could work.

Not found it in available in gold, but the ivory could be dyed.

I also 3” decals like this should work as an etching resist. Star Wars Imperial Logo Vinyl Decal Car Window Bumper Sticker - Etsy UK

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Disney has a new version: Stars Wars Imperial Medal | shopDisney

 

[LukeyMagic]

Disney has a new version: Stars Wars Imperial Medal | shopDisney

oh this is good, closest ribbon by far which means they must of had it mass produced or got it from stock suppliers!

 

[woodywaverider]

Disney has a new version: Stars Wars Imperial Medal | shopDisney

The medal it self looks nice, but the way the attached it to the ribbon is off and look cheap and out of place considering it cost $75.

As they have punched a hole through the ribbon it would be difficult to alter.

 

[JoeG]

The shopDisney medal is down to $30 and you can use the code disneypal for 25% off. Had to pull the trigger at that price.

 

[JoeG]

The shopDisney medal I ordered arrived today. For a grand total of $22.50 I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

As they have punched a hole through the ribbon it would be difficult to alter.

I don’t think that’s true. I would just cut the seam, cut away the grommet, and restitch. It should use up very little of the ribbon so it should make the fit too much smaller. Then seek out some better replica attachment hardware and mount from the backside of the ribbon.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I was looking for a bail that might work. The challenge is finding a large one that is all gold tone but not of a precious metal or else you end up spending more on the bail than you did on the medallion itself.

This is what I found so far. It is 15mm. It might be big enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Distressed-Pendant-Pinch-TierraCast-Findings/dp/B0886KJJW2/ref=sr_1_45?keywords=large+bail+jewelry&qid=1676832196&refinements=p_n_size_browse-vebin%3A2637809011&rnid=2637795011&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=large+bail+jew%2Caps%2C107&sr=1-45

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

These were the closest i could find to the ribbon and the gold cheveron pattern:

Braid Black 2 Gold Strips 34mm wide R1458

Galon gold metal Chevrons width 30 mm | Etsy

the ceheveron pattern is way to wide though.

I have to wonder if what we are seeing on the ribbon trim is actual gold in color. Sometimes lighting even in studio or sets can make it tough to read gold and silver tones. One thing that makes me suspicious is that both the Disney and the other officially licensed medallion with opted for a non-gold trim ribbon. I have to wonder if they know more than we do when they set out making their replicas.

I know it was hard for me when I first started making the NuBSG pilot wing pins. At first, they looked more like all gold with dual textures, but it wasn't till better source images were available did I pick up on both the gold and silver blend.

 

[kevin926]

Looks like the one in the Mandalorian GameStop exclusive also. Would need to be slightly modified so the Disney Store option seems better if you can get one.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Looks like the one in the Mandalorian GameStop exclusive also. Would need to be slightly modified so the Disney Store option seems better if you can get one.
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That is the other officially licensed medallion I was speaking of prior. The medallion itself is not a gamestop exclusive. It is the same item you can find here or other websites: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Empire Imperial Crest Medal | Star Wars Necklace. It is simply the box set with other items that makes it an exclusive to Gamestop.

This one has more accurate attachment method to the ribbon. I have not been able to find a measurement on the medallion itself. The Disney site list theirs at 3.5".

I would like to see both next to each other but based on what I see, I think the Disney version has a nicer looking medallion and ribbon but I just cannot be sure.

 

[woodywaverider]

I was looking for a bail that might work. The challenge is finding a large one that is all gold tone but not of a precious metal or else you end up spending more on the bail than you did on the medallion itself.

This is what I found so far. It is 15mm. It might be big enough.

https://www.amazon.com/Distressed-Pendant-Pinch-TierraCast-Findings/dp/B0886KJJW2/ref=sr_1_45?keywords=large+bail+jewelry&qid=1676832196&refinements=p_n_size_browse-vebin%3A2637809011&rnid=2637795011&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=large+bail+jew%2Caps%2C107&sr=1-45

Shame they don’t ship to the UK, I found these here:

Antique Gold Pendant Bail

Antique Gold Pendant BailSize 12mmFrom Italy Jewellery Designers Wholesale Packcontains25 pieces and is priced at £4.46

www.bijouxbeads.co.uk

I actually found the other ones on a different site that do ship internationally so picked one up

TierraCast Hammertone Gold-Plated Pewter Pinch Bail

Best selection of beads and jewelry-making supplies. Leading supplier of Austrian crystals, TOHO seed beads, Miyuki, and Czech glass beads.

artbeads.com

I have a 3.5” vinyl sticker to use as a resist to etch it in brass at some point.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Picked up a Galaxy’s Edge Imperial medallion.

Removed the hardware with pliers.

Made a parallel stitch to the existing stitch, trimmed and sealed the edges with a lighter.

I cut a strip of nylon strapping and sealed the edges with a lighter.

I fashioned the strip to a loop that fit my new hardware.

I stitched the loop to the rear of the ribbon.

I added a little dark weathering paint to the new hardware and assembled.

Here it is….