Some experts believe that compared with other collections, metal badge materials are good, easy to preserve, rich in history and stories, and have special cultural connotation. It is suggested that collectors collect metal badges according to the historical period, pay attention to quality and do not quantity

In recent years, the collection market is very hot, and the auction market has a high level of innovation. When porcelain and jade collectors talk about when, the metal badge in the classroom begins to cut a striking figure.

In fact, in the view of Miss Linzhi, a folk art collector, the collection of metal badges seems to be small, but it has been deeply rooted in the folk“ In fact, many people have several metal badges at home, some of which seem to be very common, but very valuable collections. "

Linzhi told international finance that she now knows that there are at least 200000 metal badges in her collection. With the discovery and classification of metal badge types, the collection quantity is still increasing.

Why is this so striking, small metal badge?

"It's because there is a hidden story behind the metal badge, it's a symbol of identity, a witness to historical events, and a brand of the times." Kim Minzhi, a South Korean metal badge collector, reports to international financial news.

In her view, over time, the bright metal badge has been covered by new rings“ I found more metal badges in China, and the hidden stories of their shells fascinated me. " Even with the old mottled, the metal badges still attracted her eyes, Jin told reporters.

A story of metal badge, a historical metal badge. The origin and magic of these small collections deserve our careful exploration.

Primitive society has been in its infancy

The reporter was surprised to find that the origin and story of metal badges could be "long ago" as the beginning. Because it has appeared on the emblem as early as the primitive society, that is, the totem sign of clan tribe.

The first written record of metal badge in history appeared in "policy Qi policy I of Warring States period": Qin fake Ao Hanwei attacks King Zhang of Qi Qi will change the complex Qin army of metal badge“

However, the metal badge is basically different from the current metal badge, which refers to the banner. In the Song Dynasty, in the third year of the Taiping renaissance of the Emperor Taizong (978 AD), Li Feixiong stolen posters, cheaters and messengers, and conspiracy was chaotic. The Court saw through cutting. To prevent another false angel, the court stipulated that every messenger should issue silver cards, and a special mark for North Korea or performing public office as a sign of strengthening the management of government affairs.

To the golden Dynasty, the queen sent a messenger out, wearing gold medals, known as "gold medal Lang Jun", the second pepper silver, called "silver Lang Jun". Two metal badges are engraved with 67 sealed characters to prove the identity and status of the messenger.

In addition, the more famous tiger characters, fish, waist, etc. in ancient China are now prototype metal badges, which have the characteristics of modern metal badges, especially the certificates.

The reporter learned that there are many types of ancient metal badges, which can be divided into metal hats, neckbands, metal badges and metal badges according to the different positions they wear. These categories are divided into many different categories due to their use, such as medals, medals, medals, merit cards, such as medals, Buddha cards, divine cards, awards, etc. Medal is one of the most widely spread, longest and most meaningful social indicators, usually based on precious metals, with various gems, pearls, etc. The form of the medal has long been in the ancient Qin and Han Dynasties, there have been incentive and enhanced envy and other related systems. For example, the Han Emperor in 200 BC climbed the mountain in front of the gate of Ping An City (now Datong, Shanxi Province), and then Chen Ping besieged him. In the second year, the prize was Chen Ping gold disc No. 1, carved on the rescue performance and sealed the national Marquis award.

In 1644, Wu Sangui quoted gold soldiers into the customs, and was awarded by the first emperor of Manchu and won Royal watches. This is a symbol of the nature of the medal. Medals also include medals, etc. Most of the medals we see in the market today are made of modern industrial machinery, which is also the darling of the auction market.

In the eyes of professionals, the real metal badge began in Qing Dynasty. "National emblem, national flag is different, and ancient logo is different, so metal badge is set up," XuKe wrote in the article "clothing metal badge" in "dry barnyard notes". This means that for those who cannot distinguish trademarks, the emblem. It is commonly used in gold and silver bronze, and temporary users of silk.

It is worth mentioning that the most representative modern industrial machinery beating gifts and medals in Chinese history are the "double dragon treasure star" medal issued by the Qing Dynasty. This "double dragon Baoxing" was specifically explained by the real power of the Emperor (co-government) and empress Cixi at that time.

(1207.50, 2.90, 0.24%) is the chapter basis), legal Green Dragon (green enamel is made of dragon), the first level is the highest level of double dragon treasure Star Medal, which is red gold (around red foot gold (1207.50, 2.90, 0.24%) (the combination center is inlaid with two centimeters of Pearl), group dragon small pearl (embedded pearl inlaid for a week); The first level and second level (similar scales) are golden scales and green dragons, and the scales are inlaid with small red coral embedded in red coral, and small pearls; The first two are made and issued by Prime Minister Jing'an; The medal of "double dragon treasure star" is made by yam gate, the prime minister, and the Prime Minister of yam gate is required to issue a license.

According to the history of Qing Dynasty, the first group of double dragon Baoxing medals were jointly produced by the court for two years (1863), with four first prizes, two four and the rest 2; After Guangxu, the new year has also done, but the texture and workmanship are far away, plate and size are also changing. With the issuance of the double dragon treasure Star Medal, there are some basic medals, such as purple treasure Star Medal, Le Yue Dragon Gate medal, etc.

Collection value of series is high

The expanded metal badges have been very wide and different categories, but each metal badge has its own unique properties and content range. Of course, this is not the important reason why the emblem has become a rising one.

In Linzhi view, the emblem is integrated with painting, calligraphy, sculpture, embroidery and other arts, forming pressure, paint, porcelain, mosaic, gilding, enamel and other technologies.

"Their literature, which is integrated between the vicissitudes of life, has a unique historical mark, which is an unforgettable mystery veil." "Lin Zhi said with a smile.

Reporters learned that since the early 1950s, only a few people in China have cared about such collections. By the end of 1980s and early 1990s, more and more people began to collect metal badges. When most people started from interests and hobbies, they collected simple feelings.

Now, collectors' investment is starting to increase on a large scale.

Records: the collection of metal badges can be divided into Qing Dynasty. Since the Republic of China, the Kuomintang and the CPC cooperated, the northern expedition, the long march of the Red Army, the Anti Japanese War, the liberation war and the establishment of new China on the 8th, during the revolutionary period, there was no uniform medal to be awarded and produced. However, in the land revolution, the "Dongjiang riot Prevention Award", "Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi border insisted on the medal", "the Red Army 10th anniversary Medal" and so on; During the Anti Japanese War, the Eighth Army of jiluyu issued the "Anti Japanese War Medal" by Yan'an and the Eighth Route Army in Liaodong military region; During the liberation war, many troops and field forces awarded medals in commemorating the war zone and victory.

In the eyes of collectors, the early signs of new China are valuable, such as the commemorative metal badge set up by the Central People's Government of the people's Republic of China in October 1949, and the founding ceremony. In 1950, the National Day commemorative metal badge was the first medal of the national day, with copper casting and red enamel color, simple design. One of Tian'anmen metal badges is a collector, a round flag and a circular ring engraved in the lower part of the circle with the inscription "the first anniversary of the founding of the Central People's government". Exquisite craftsmanship is very rare now. The reporter also learned that Chairman Mao has been a group of metal badges in China investment value. During the cultural revolution, a large number of Mao Zedong liked a chapter. Although he lived a lot, it was the strength of the spirit of national construction and advanced technology and wisdom were established.

"Chairman Mao's production was like many books at that time, such as 500 chapters liked by the chairman of the factory. They had to pay their manpower, material resources and financial resources. In the words of each chapter, the current market price was far from realizing its value“ Christie auctioneer, an international finance reporter, said. Therefore, it is a broken material and an unprecedented art in the history of the development of Chinese metal badges. With the end of this passionate era, Chairman Mao's production as a chapter is also a sudden ending, and collection is to collect broken objects. Therefore, Chairman Mao Zedong has great appreciation potential from the perspective of Mao Zedong's historical value or process.

In jinzhimin's view, if the metal badge can complete the set or series, or in pairs, the value is far higher than the value of the single market“ When I collect metal badges, I find that many of the classification chapters are more valuable than the general ones and the seller's bidding price will be higher. " In addition, if the text on metal badge contains specific meaning, it is the value of studying the history of metal badge, and also increases the value of metal badge itself.

It is worth mentioning that journalists have learned from their work that the country has the largest number of national and world-class medals. Although the people who have been awarded the medal of honor are unique in material, design and representative sense, they are very rare because their particularity is mostly private protection, so it is difficult to be popular in the market. Things are rare, so whenever you see it, there is an amazing price.

Linzhi recommends metal medals for the Olympic Games. This type of metal badge collection is a hot spot at present, because the Olympic Games have been in the past four years. Therefore, the production and distribution of this sport metal badge will not stop, and the collection will continue.

It's still a promising starting point

With the highlights of metal badge collection, some people can't help but ask, compared with other categories of collection, metal badge collection prospects geometry?

Some experts believe that compared with other collections, metal badge materials are good, easy to preserve, rich in history and stories, and have special cultural connotation. In the past 20 years, with the rise of Chairman Mao Zedong, metal badge collection and red collection have gradually become two categories of private collections in China. More and more people are obsessed with it. Many rare boutique prices have risen for decades or even hundreds of times

The auction house staff told reporters that he knew many fans of metal badges, and liked to collect precious metal badges since the revolution, such as the first Chinese chest badge designed by Li Hongzhang personally“ The Zhongshan hand signed alliance will be awarded by the medal, and will be made of ivory, and the court officials will be awarded with metal badges such as lawyers in Qing Dynasty“ The price of these metal badges has dropped year by year, staff told reporters“ The price of these metal badges is now millions, which was unimaginable many years ago. "

Reporters learned that various national and world-class medals have become the world's metal badge collection trend, high return on investment. Especially the national medals issued by some countries, world-class game medals (medals) are expensive. A few years ago, some Eastern European athletes had to sell Olympic gold and silver medals, which cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and now they have doubled their appreciation in the world's metal badge market. This shows that the value of precious metal badge investment is also considerable.