Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue

The silk medal riband fitted with a white metal mounting bar, and is as-worn. The contemporary mounting bar retaining its hinged pin & clasp fittings

It is estimated that 30,000 silver medals were struck, and distributed to civilian and military recipients

Condition: Toned about EF  read more

Code: 25443

Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EDVII issue (268536 Alfred Gilbert, C.E.R.A.1Cl, H.M.S. Tamar.)

The recipient held the rank of Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1st Class

Medal(s) verification: The Naval LSGC confirmed as entitled per recipients referenced service sheet, and the recipient additionally awarded a 1914-14 Star trio:

- 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/103
- British War Medal (Silver issue): Ref ADM 171/103
- Interallied Victory Medal: Ref ADM 171/1...  read more

Code: 25442

Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 1st issue (271325 E. A. Booth. C.E.R.A. 2Cl. H.M.A.S. Commonwealth.)

The medal named H.M.A.S. for 'His Majesty's Australian Ship' - was awarded in 1920 by which time H.M.S. Commonwealth was still in the Royal Navy fleet where it was based at Invergordon and being used as a Gunnery Training Ship

Another example of a Naval L.S.G.C. of the same type / date / year of issue, and named to H.M.A.S. Commonwealth is known to exist viz, the award to 227684 ...  read more

Code: 25441

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EDVII issue (197 Gnr: Jiwan Singh. H.K.-S. Bn. R.G.A.)

The recipient Jiwan Singh was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Gunner while serving with the Hong Kong and Singapore Battalion, Royal Garrison Artillery of the Royal Regiment of Artillery of the British Army

Medal(s) & Clasp Verification: Gunner Jiwan Singh is confirmed entitled to the below following campaign and long service medals per the respective cite...  read more

Code: 25440

1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. Regimental ‘Best Shot of Battalion’ Medal. Silver (not H/M). Reverse engraved (Lce Sgt J Blud.)

A large and finely struck medal

Metal: Silver (not hallmarked)

Weight: 55g

Dimension: 46mm

Obverse: In centre regimental insignia of the King's Own Shropshire Light Infantry, surrounded by the regimental Battle Honours to 1912 with Crown on top. Surrounding the centre the die cast legend says '1st Btn King's Own Shropshire Lt Inty; and...  read more

Code: 25439

Civil Defence Medal. United Kingdom 'Home' issue reverse. Positively attributed to Section Warden Arthur T. Hostler, Civil Defence Corps (Wolverton District, Buckinghamshire)

Medal Verification: Award of the Civil Defence Medal, confirmed as entitled per below source:

- Civil Defence Medal: Medal presented to recipient at Aylesbury, 17 June 1962 (see accompanying award letter dated 21 May 1962)

Sold together with:

- Royal Mint official plush hinged case of issue. This with medal title in gilt tooled letters and interior s...  read more

Code: 25438