Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross. First Class. With swords & maker marks
A superb example with bright frosted finish
Metal: Silvered tombac
Dimension: Approx 47.5mm (w)
Weight: 23g
Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a hinged vertical pin with clasp. The pin maker-marked with number '43', for maker Julius Bauer Söhne, of Zella Mellis/Thüringen, Germany
A choice example of thi... read more
250.00 GBP
France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin) 'Marine/Naval' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours
With Paris Mint 'cornucopia' logo on lower reverse field
Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (otherwise the area that became French Indochina and is now known as Vietnam)
The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including succes... read more
United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 1 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster'. Circa 1945-1965 (including Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War)
The 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' denotes that the wearer had been decorated with an further 'Bronze Star Medal' = a total of 2 x awards of the BSM
The silk corded medal riband is fitted with an un-marked slot brooch, this retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued
Contained in its original card box of issue
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35.00 GBP
United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 2 x 'Silver Oakleaf Clusters'. Circa issue 1945-1965 (including Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War)
The two x 'Silver Oakleaf Clusters' denote that the wearer had received 10 x additional awards = a total of 11 x Bronze Star Medals
The silk corded medal riband is fitted with an un-marked slot brooch, this retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued
Contained in its original card box of issue
Dated from ... read more
45.00 GBP
Imperial Service Medal. EDVII issue
Un-named as issued 1903-1911
The medal was established under the statutes of the Imperial Service Order, on 8 August 1902, by King Edward VII, with the first awards appearing in the London Gazette in May 1903
Some chipping to blue enamel of the obverse legend
Condition: About VF read more
85.00 GBP
Order Of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil). A 4th class Officer’s (O.B.E.) 2nd type breast badge. Silver gilt
The insignia sold as a set, complete with:
A). Plush Royal Mint leatherette hinged case of issue. The inside silk panel with King's Crown Royal Mint logo, and title of award in gilt tooling on outer lid
b). The silk medal riband retaining it's 'Sterling' marked mounting brooch, with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued
The set 'pristine'
295.00 GBP
Order Of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil). A 4th class Officer’s (O.B.E.) 2nd type breast badge. Silver gilt. An attributed item of insignia - David Archibald, O.B.E., General Secretary of the North Atlantic Liner Committee
The insignia sold as a set, complete with:
A). Plush Royal Mint leatherette hinged case of issue. The inside silk panel with King's Crown Royal Mint logo, and title of award in gilt tooling on outer lid
B). The silk medal riband retaining it's 'Sterling' marked mounting brooch, with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued
C). Card insert 'Instructions... read more
290.00 GBP
Order Of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil). A 5th class Member's (M.B.E.) 1st type breast badge. Silver (hallmarked) for 1917
With English silver hallmarks on reverse, for London, 1917 (gothic letter 'B' )
The insignia sold as a set, complete with:
- Plush leatherette hinged case of issue. The inside silk panel with King's Crown & 'Garrad & Co Ltd' logo, and with title of award in gilt tooling on outer lid
- The silk medal riband retaining it's original mounting brooch, this latte... read more
275.00 GBP
Indian Police Medal. GV issue with 'For Distinguished Conduct' reverse (Mirza Khan, Burma Mily Police.)
Medal award verification: The award of the Indian Police Medal to Havildar Mirza Khan, was conferred by the His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, by notice from New Delhi on 1 January 1935. The award being published in the Burma Gazette issue of, 12 January 1935
The medal was awarded for;
Quote,
Distinguished service under difficu... read more
Royal Victorian Medal. EDVII 'Bronze' issue
One of the RVM's awarded named (they were very lightly engraved to the Grenadier Guards)
The recipient would almost certainly have been a member of 'King's Company' 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, and this medal awarded to the men of 'King's Company' 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, who served as 'Escort Party' and 'Mounted Guard' during the 'Lying in State', and the 'Fun... read more
145.00 GBP