Collars

A hunting medallion hangs around the neck by the fire after a driven hunt, sits in a hunter's drawer as a mark of a clean shot, or gets handed to a fellow club member as a gift. This category holds pieces carved from natural horn with roebuck, deer, boar and fish motifs, plus amber medals engraved with hunting titles. Each item is made for someone who treats hunting as a tradition with its own signs, not just a pastime.

What hunting medallions are and who wears them

A hunting medallion is a small pendant made from horn or set with amber, marking membership in a hunting community or a result earned in the field. It is worn on a cord around the neck, clipped to a backpack or car keys, or kept at home as a keepsake. In Lithuania this piece is tied closely to Saint Hubert traditions and to gatherings of the local hunting club after a hunt.

Unlike an ordinary pendant, this one carries a specific meaning: it recalls the animal that was hunted or honors the hunter for an achievement. Triangular pieces with a Hubertus or deer motif are often given as a mark of recognition after a first successful hunt, while an engraved amber medal suits rewarding the sharpest shot or the club's most active member.

Types available in this category

The range splits into a few clearly distinct groups, set apart by material, motif and size. Knowing the differences helps match the piece to the occasion and the recipient's taste.

Horn pieces with an animal motif

The base is natural horn fitted with a roebuck, deer, boar or fish head. Every one is unique, since horn color and texture vary with the raw material, making it the classic choice for a hunter who wants to carry the animal he pursues most often.

Triangular pieces with a Hubertus motif

Triangular items with an elk hubertus or boar motif have a more formal, ceremonial shape. They tend to be used as an award or keepsake gift at hunting club celebrations, when the occasion calls for something more deliberate.

Amber medals with engraved text

These are set with amber and carry an engraved phrase such as "King of the Hunt", "Sharpest Shooter", "Eagle of the Club", "Honored Guest" or "Little Ones". Each is built around a specific occasion: the best result of a hunt, the sharpest shot, or a young hunter taking part for the first time.

Smaller and larger sizes

Boar, deer and fish motifs come in two sizes. The smaller one suits everyday wear on a cord, the larger works better as a desk or interior keepsake when a bolder accent is wanted.

How to choose the right piece

The choice depends on the occasion, the recipient and whether the item will be worn or kept as a display piece. Points worth checking before you order:

• Occasion type: a first hunt, an anniversary, a club celebration, or a gift with no fixed occasion.
• Animal motif: match it to the species the recipient hunts most, be it roebuck, deer, boar or fish.
• Size: the smaller model suits daily wear, the larger one reads better as an award piece.
• Engraved text: for an amber medal, check the wording fits the occasion and the achievement.
• Wear style: whether it will hang on a neck cord or clip onto a backpack or keys.

Medals as gifts within a hunting club

Hunting clubs often use these medals as a clear, physical reward after a season or a specific hunt. An amber medal engraved "Sharpest Shooter" or "King of the Hunt" gets handed out at the annual gathering, while an "Honored Guest" piece suits a visitor invited from another club or a colleague brought along. This kind of reward is often valued more than a cash prize, because it stays on as a lasting record.

There is also an amber medal reading "Little Ones", made for a young or new club member marking a first hunt or acceptance into the group. That gesture often means more than the object itself, since it signals that the newcomer's effort has been noticed. An "Eagle of the Club" medal can work the same way, for a member who stood out through the season for activity or help organizing hunts.

When to give a hunting medallion

The right moment to give one is when there is a specific event to mark, not a gift handed over without reason. A few occasions fit particularly well:

• A first successful hunt: a triangular piece with a Hubertus or deer motif fits the entry into the hunting community.
• Season closing or the annual club meeting: an amber medal engraved with the season's best result.
• A hunter's birthday or anniversary: a piece carrying the motif of the animal he hunts most.
• Welcoming a guest on a hunt: the "Honored Guest" medal as thanks for taking part.

When you are unsure which animal the recipient hunts most, deer or boar motifs are the safer pick, since these two show up most often across the range.

Wearing and care in the field

Horn and amber are natural materials, so a medallion reacts to moisture and temperature shifts much like leather gear does. Before a long sit in a high seat or a driven hunt, check that the cord or strap holding it is not fraying, since a cold, wet winter wears through stitching faster than a dry autumn does. After a hunt, once you are back home in damp clothing, take it off and let it dry naturally, because rapid heating can warp or crack a horn surface. Amber medals are sensitive to knocks, so when transporting game or heavier gear it is best to keep them apart from hard equipment.

During a long watch in a high seat, it stays silent as long as the cord sits snug against the neck, and that matters where any loose swinging item can spook game. Check the cord regularly and replace it once it wears thin.

Materials and craft

Every horn piece is essentially one of a kind, since it depends on the shape and color of that particular section of horn, so two identical decorations practically do not exist. Amber medals use natural amber, so shade and small inclusions can vary from a photo. These are handcrafted pieces, not mass-produced trinkets.

For more hunting accessories and gifts, browse related categories: brooches, pendants or wallets. If you are not sure which piece fits a particular occasion or recipient, write to us and we will help you choose.