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 having an upper portion, a lower portion and an intermediate portion; and a second side, having an upper portion, a lower portion and an intermediate portion; a first pivot pin connected to said first side proximate said intermediate portion thereof and a second pivot pin connected to said second side proximate said intermediate portion thereof; and   (b) a support member pivotally connected to said body portion for movement between a first folded position and a second extended position.   
   
   
       2 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 1  further including an upstanding decorative overlay affixed to said upper portion of said body. 
   
   
       3 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 1  further including a length of chain interconnected with said upper portion of said body. 
   
   
       4 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 1  in which said upper portion and said lower portion of said body are curved. 
   
   
       5 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 4  in which said support member is generally “U”-shaped and includes first and second legs interconnected by a curved bight portion. 
   
   
       6 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 5  in which said first and second legs of said “U”-shaped support member are pivotally interconnected with said first and second pivot pins. 
   
   
       7 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 6  in which said curved bight portion of said “U”-shaped support member is disposed in close proximity with said curved lower portion of said body when said support member is in said first folded position. 
   
   
       8 . A self standing achievement medal comprising:
 (a) a body having a front display surface, a rear surface, a first side having a curved upper portion, a curved lower portion and an intermediate portion; and a second side, having a curved upper portion, a curved lower portion and an intermediate portion; a first pivot pin connected to said first side proximate said intermediate portion thereof and a second pivot pin connected to said second side proximate said intermediate portion thereof; and   (b) 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 curved bight portion.   
   
   
       9 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 8  in which said curved bight portion of said support member is provided with a surface engaging flat. 
   
   
       10 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 9 , further an upstanding decorative overlay affixed to said upper portion of said body. 
   
   
       11 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 11  further including decorative indicia formed on at least one of said front display surfaces and said upstanding decorative overlay. 
   
   
       12 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 12  in which said first and second legs of said “U”-shaped support member are pivotally interconnected with said first and second pivot pins. 
   
   
       13 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 13  in which said curved bight portion of said “U”-shaped support member is disposed in close proximity with said curved lower portion of said body when said support member is in said first folded position. 
   
   
       14 . A self standing achievement medal comprising:
 (a) a body having a front display surface, a rear surface, a first side having a curved upper portion, a curved lower portion and an intermediate portion; and a second side, having a curved upper portion, a curved lower portion and an intermediate portion; a first pivot pin connected to said first side proximate said intermediate portion thereof and a second pivot pin connected to said second side proximate said intermediate portion thereof;   (b) an upstanding decorative overlay affixed to said upper portion of said body; 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 curved bight portion.   
   
   
       15 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 15  further including decorative indicia formed on at least one of said front display surfaces and said upstanding decorative overlay. 
   
   
       16 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 15  in which said body portion is generally circular in shape. 
   
   
       17 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 15  in which said first and second legs of said “U”-shaped support member are pivotally interconnected with said first and second pivot pins. 
   
   
       18 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 15  in which said curved bight portion of said support member is provided with a surface engaging flat. 
   
   
       19 . The self standing achievement medal as defined in  claim 15  in which said curved bight portion of said “U”-shaped support member is disposed in close proximity with said curved lower portion of said body when said support member is in said first folded position.