Medalist Models

The photos and notes below describe the different engraving styles that were used on Medalist instruments over different periods of the Reynolds Company’s history.

1961-1964
med_RMC1 The presence of “Elkhart, Ind” markings indicates horns that were made at the Blessing factory in Elkhart, Indiana (confirmed by Merle Johnson, former President of Blessing).
med_RMC2 Description TBD
med_RMC3 Same as above, with the word “Richards” above the “Reynolds” mark.
1964-1970
med_196x Description TBD
1971-1979
med_197x In Reynolds’ last decade, all instruments were similarly engraved: a large lowercase “reynolds” with the model name and “Made in USA” in smaller uppercase lettering underneath.
  • When you try the other two leading brands of school instruments, we sincerely believe that you will notice an RMC Medalist has 'that wee bit more.' Small but significant differences which mean so much to the school musician. Despite our modest price tags, we have no stripped-down 'economy models.' Each RMC Medalist instrument is built up to (and often beyond) highest standards for young musicians. (1961 print ad)