Self standing medal

Abstract

A self standing achievement medal that can be worn about the neck of the user in a conventional manner, or alternatively, when not being worn, can be conveniently and attractively displayed on a flat surface, such as found on a desk or bookshelf. The achievement medal includes a plate-like display surface upon which various decorations and indicia can be conveniently imprinted or engraved and a pivotally mounted, generally U-shaped support that can be conveniently moved from a stowed configuration to an extended configuration wherein the medal can be supported on a flat surface in a manner such that the indicia provided on the display surface of the medal is readily visible.

1 . A self standing achievement medal comprising:
 (a) a body having a front display surface, a rear surface, a first side and a second side, said first side having a first bore and said second side having a second bore;   (b) decorative overlay affixed to said upper portion of said body; and   (c) a support member connected to said body portion for movement between a first folded position and a second extended position, said first side of said support member having a first protuberance received within said first bore and said second side of said support member having a second protuberance received within said second bore.   
   
   
       2 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 1  in which said decorative overlay is circular in shape. 
   
   
       3 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 1  in which said support member is generally “U”-shaped and includes first and second legs interconnected by a curved bight portion. 
   
   
       4 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 3  in which said bight portion of said “U”-shaped support member is disposed in close proximity with said lower portion of said body when said support member is in said first folded position. 
   
   
       5 . A self standing achievement medal comprising:
 (a) a body having a front display surface having an upper portion having an aperture formed therein; a rear surface; a first side having a first bore; and a second side having a second bore;   (b) a circular shaped decorative overlay affixed to said front display surface; and   (c) a support member pivotally connected to said body portion for movement between a first folded position and a second extended position, said support member being generally “U”-shaped and having first and second legs interconnected by a bight portion, said first leg having a first protuberance received within said first bore and said second leg having a second protuberance received within said second bore.   
   
   
       6 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 5  in which said bight portion of said support member is provided with a surface engaging flat. 
   
   
       7 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 5  further including indicia formed on said front display surface. 
   
   
       8 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 5  in which said bight portion of said “U”-shaped support member is curved and is disposed in close proximity with said lower portion of said body when said support member is in said first folded position. 
   
   
       9 . A self standing achievement medal comprising:
 (a) a body having a front display surface having indicia formed thereon said front display surface having an upper portion having an aperture formed therein; a rear surface; a first side having a first bore; and a second side having a second bore;   (b) a circular shaped decorative overlay affixed to said upper portion of said front display surface; and   (c) a support member pivotally connected to said body portion for movement between a first folded position and a second extended position, said support member being generally “U”-shaped and having first and second legs interconnected by a bight portion, said bight portion having a surface engaging flat, said first leg having a first protuberance received within said first bore and said second leg having a second protuberance received within said second bore.   
   
   
       10 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 9  in which said bight portion of said “U”-shaped support member is curved and is disposed in close proximity with said lower portion of said body when said support member is in said first folded position.