Syria: Order of the Wounded (Wound Medal). Bronze & enamel

A bronze and enamel item of insignia

The 'Wound Medal' was instituted on 4 July 1953

The medal is awarded to any uniformed personnel who is wounded in the service of the state

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 20756

Syria: 6th of October War Medal 1971. Bronze and enamel

Awarded for war service during the 1971 Arab-Israeli War, a.k.a. 'The Yom-Kippur War'

The enamelled obverse centre depicts the map outlines of the 'Arab world'

An estimated 45,000 medals were awarded to Syrians were deployed and served under combat conditions during the 'October War'. The Syrian's fought principally in the region of the Golan Heights (that were cap...  read more

Code: 23272

Syria: Medal of Training: 3rd Class award. Gilt and enamel

Instituted in 1961, the 'medal of training, is awarded in three grades. The medal is the same for all grades / classes, and higher grades of the award are distinguished by the inclusion of emblems on the riband:

- 1st Class: Worn with a silver palm emblem on riband
- 2nd Class: Worn with a silver star emblem on riband
- 3rd Class:

The medal is awarded...  read more

Code: 23270

Tunisia (French Protectorate): Order of Nichan Iftikar (Order of Glory) 4th Class 'Officer' breast badge. With cypher of 'Mohamed el Habib' (1922-1929). In silver & enamel

Of French manufacture with French silver 'Sanglier' hallmark or 'Poincon' on reverse of the suspension clip

The original stitched silk riband with large silk rosette, denoting the insignia of 'Officer' (Officier) grade

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 21182

Yugoslavia (Democratic Federal Yugoslavia): Medal for Merit to the Nation (Instituted 1945). 1st Type. Bronze Gilt

A first type award with reverse 'Zaglube' legend

Instituted in 1945. The award continued to be awarded after the creation of the post-war (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia). It is estimated that 430,666 awards were made during the life of the medal

Dimension: Approx 37mm in diameter

The medal mounted as worn, the original riband mounted on a ...  read more

Code: 19986

Bulgaria (Kingdom). War Medal 1915-1918

Sans riband

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 23358

Denmark: King Christian X's Liberty 'Pro Dania' Medal 1940-1945 (Kong Christian den Tiendes 'Pro Dania' Frihedsmedaille)

The medal complete with original silk riband, complete with mounting brooch complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as issued

Contained in original red paper hinged card case of issue with medalists logo 'A Michelson' & their Copenhagen address on inside lid. The outside lid of the box with a gilt Danish crown emblem

Established on 5 May 1946, the 'Pro Dan...  read more

Code: 23357

Hungary: War Medal 1914-1918. For Combatants

Silvered bronze

Hungarian 'Haborús Emlékérem kardokkal és sisakkal'

Instituted in 1929 to Hungarian veterans who had served in the Great War, and to those Austrian and German personnel who served in or were or attached to Hungarian units that served in the amed forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

The medal is frequently found in 'Spange' (mounted g...  read more

Code: 23321

Portugal (Republic): Order of Prince Henry the Navigator ( (Cavaleiro de Ordre do Infante D. Henrique). Fifth Class breast badge, gilt & enamel

Sold together with

- Plush hinged leatherette case of issue, by maker Frederico Costa, Lisbon, Portugal

- Original bestowal Document for the Portuguese Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, named to John Clench (United Kingdom), dated 18 July 1979

John Clench (1924-1985), son of Percy Thomas Clench (ex Royal Navy) was a native of Wivenhoe, Essex, Eng...  read more

Code: 23276

Portugal (Republic): President of Portugal Official State Visit to London Medal, 1955 (Medalha Commemorativa Da Visita Do Presidente Da Republica Portvgvesa Londres 1955

Lopes, President of the Republic of Portugal (1951-1958) made four international state visits, between 1953-1957, to allied countries. These were to; Spain in 1953; United Kingdom (London) in 1955 (Portugal being the United Kingdom's oldest ally); Union of South Africa, 1956, and his final state visit being to Brazil in 1957. In addition to the official state visits to allies, the President als...  read more

Code: 23275