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A very early issue with exquisite silver & mint hallmarks on rim of medal comprising (00/crown/813H/rowboat/N7) The Order of the White Rose of Finland (Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta) is one of three official orders in Finland. The Order comprises, 6 x classes of Orders, a Cross of Merit and 3 x grades of medals The Order of the White Rose of Finland was established by Gustaf Mannerheim in his capacity as regent (temporary head of state) on January 28, 1919. The name comes from the nine roses argent in the coat of arms of Finland. The order's rules and regulations were confirmed on May 16, 1919, and its present rules date from June 1, 1940 The Order, Cross and Medals - all classes & grades - can be awarded for civil or military service Condition: Toned about EF
Code: 20821
30.00 GBP
Medal retaining its original long length of silk riband The medal was awarded for service during the 'Continuation War' fought between 25 June 1941 to 19 September 1944 Military casualties incurred during the 'Continuation War', comprised an estimated 225,000 Finland; 84,000 Germany; 754,000 Soviet Union Finlands military casualties by category were estimated to be: - 63,200 +/- Dead or Missing - 158,000 +/- Wounded - 3,500 +/- Prisoners of War Condition: GVF
Code: 20820
20.00 GBP
Instituted 1 March 1945 Awarded for outstanding achievement in Finnish athletics, and for services to physical education A good early issue in choice condition with bright long length of original silk riband The stitched silk riband fitted with a two pronged investiture mounting pin as-worn Condition: EF
Code: 20819
Comprising: - Finland: Medal for Bravery of the Order of Liberty. 1st Class silver with date 1939 - Finland: Winter War Medal 1939-40. With crossed 'Swords' emblem and clasp 'Rannikkopuolustus' The Medal for Bravery of the Order of Liberty has the reverse date '1939' denoting an award for the successful 'Winter War' (bravery medals of this order awarded for the 'Conuation War 1941-1945' have the reverse date 1941. The Order was created on 16 December 1940 and based on the Crosses and Medals of Liberty from the liberation war of 1918 during which Finland won her freedom from Russia. In the Winter War of November 1939-March 1940 Russia attempted to re-annex Finland, as she had the other independent Baltic states. Finland resisted heroically and against overwhelming odds retained her independence, though forced to cede territory. This example would only have been awarded for an act of military bravery in the 'Winter War 1939-1940' Note this example of the Medal for Bravery of the Order of Liberty has the reverse date '1939', and is silver (not hallmarked) but with thinner flange associated for the silver issues The 'Swords' emblem on the 'Winter War' medal riband denotes a serviceman who experienced 'combat' during the Winter War The clasp 'Rannikkopuolustus' (or, Coastal Defence), was awarded to personnel of the Finnish Navy, and both Fleet and Coastal Artillery, Coast Guard and any other personnel who had come under fire while serving aboard a ship during the 'Winter War' against the armed forces of the Soviet Union The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Scarce seen clasp on the 'Winter War Medal' to Finnish naval forces Condition: GVF
Code: 20818
75.00 GBP
This award was created in 1915, and all Great War awards of the Bulgarian Bravery Medal are dated 1915 on obverse. The decoration was only awarded to 'Other Ranks' in four classes the first two classes in gilt and the last two classes in silver. The colours of the ribands were identical for all awards, however the 1st & 3rd Class awards had distinctive bows on the ribands to distinguish them apart from the 2nd & 4th class awards The decoration retaining a good length of original & scarce found, original silk riband Condition: GVF
Code: 20790
45.00 GBP
This is the highest gallantry award available to Officers and Other Ranks of the Nigerian Fire Services Award criteria for this decoration is: Quote, The Nigerian Fire Service Cross may be awarded to any member of the fire service for a most conspicuous act of gallantry in the course of duty Quote. The gallantry, meritorious service & long service medal of the Nigerian Fire Services were all instituted by a Warrant dated 28 February 1974 Each of the Nigerian Fire Services medals include representations of traditional Fire Brigade emblems, i.e., Merryweather Fire Brigade Helmets and crossed Fire Axes Condition: EF
Code: 20767
175.00 GBP
A sterling silver medal The medal with English silver assay and maker hallmarks on reverse Award criteria for this decoration is: Quote, The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the fire service for long and devoted service characterised by exceptional ability and exemplary record. Quote. The gallantry, meritorious service & long service medal of the Nigerian Fire Services were all instituted by a Warrant dated 28 February 1974 Each of the Nigerian Fire Services medals include representations of traditional Fire Brigade emblems, i.e., Merryweather Fire Brigade Helmets and crossed Fire Axes Condition: EF
Code: 20766
Award criteria for this decoration is: Quote, The Long Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the fire service who has completed eighteen years continuous service with an exemplary record, that is to say, his conduct sheet shows that:— (i) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of twelve years immediately preceding the date of his recommendation for the award or, (ii) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of six years immediately preceding the date of his recommendation for the award and he has not suffered more than six punishments during the whole period of his service. Unquote. The gallantry, meritorious service & long service medal of the Nigerian Fire Services were all instituted by a Warrant dated 28 February 1974 Each of the Nigerian Fire Services medals include representations of traditional Fire Brigade emblems, i.e., Merryweather Fire Brigade Helmets and crossed Fire Axes, etc. Condition: GVF
Code: 20765
160.00 GBP
Rarity: The original award warrant of this decoration states that provision is made for the limited award of only 12 x Meritorious Service Medals per annum Award criteria for this decoration is: Quote, The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the police force for long and devoted service characterised by exceptional ability and exemplary record. Unquote. The series of gallantry, meritorious and long service medals of the Nigeria Police Force & Nigeria Special Constabulary, were instituted by the Honours (Police) Warrant 1966, retrospective with effect to 1 October 1965 Condition: EF
Code: 20764
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The award criteria of the Long Service Medal is: Quote, The Long Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the fire service who has completed eighteen years continuous service with an exemplary record, that is to say, his conduct sheet shows that:— ( i) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of twelve years immediately preceding the date of his recommendation for the award or, (ii) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of six years immediately preceding the date of his recommendation for the award and he has not suffered more than six punishments during the whole period of his service. Unquote. The series of gallantry, meritorious & long service medals of the Nigeria Police Force & Nigeria Special Constabulary, were instituted by the Honours (Police) Warrant 1966, retrospective with effect to 1 October 1965 Condition: GVF
Code: 20763
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