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Robbins - Type 1
1920 - 1930

The type 1 medals were made until late 1930.  They differed from the type 0 in that they had distinct feathers on the back.  There are at least 4 variations.  The pendant on the first three variations had a notch (Λ) on the back above the line of the tail feathers.  The other variation was made with a straight line where the back meets the tail feathers.

 

Type 1A - 1920-25

Robbins Type 1A - front Robbins Type 1A - back


The type 1A pendant is 27 mm from the top of the head to the longest tail feather with a wingspan between 28-30 mm.  It has a closed beak and distinct feathers on the back.  There is a distinct notch (Λ) where the tail feathers meet the body on the back.

 

Type 1B - 1925-26

Robbins Type 1B - front Robbins Type 1B - back


The type 1B is very similar to the type 1A except that the pendant is small.  The pendant is 25 mm from the top of the head to the longest tail feather with a wingspan between 27-28 mm.  It has a closed beak and distinct feathers on the back.  There is a distinct notch (Λ) where the tail feathers meet the body on the back.  The ribbon is shorter than other Robbins type 1 medals.

 

Type 1C - 1926-30

Robbins Type 1C - front Robbins Type 1C - back


The type 1C is the same size as the type 1A.  The difference between the type 1C and the type 1A is that type 1C has an open beak.

 

Type 1D - 1926-30

Robbins Type 1D - front Robbins Type 1D - back


The type 1D has an open beak like type 1C but there is a straight line where the tail feathers meet the body on the back.

 

Back of Pendant

Robbins Types 1A, 1B & 1C - Notch Robbins Type 1D - No Notch

Λ Notch

No Notch


Types 1A, 1B and 1C all have a notch (Λ) where the tail feathers meet the body.  Type 1D has a straight line.

 

Beak

Robbins Types 1A & 1B - Closed Beak Robbins Type 1C & 1D - Open Beak


Types 1A and 1B have a closed beak.  Types 1C and 1D have an open beak.