Malta (Republic): The Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal 1942-92

This commemorative medal was created by the government of Malta and awarded by, or in the name of, the President of Malta. It was established on 17 January 1992, and is awarded to specified Maltese and Commonwealth veterans who met the award criteria and had made application for award of the medal by 15 April 1994. The medal honours the collective award of the George Cross to the island of Malt...  read more

Code: 25210

The Pacific Star. No clasp

A Royal Mint strike

Sold together with original silk riband of issue and grease-proof paper envelope of issue (this last a/f)

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25209

United States: 5th Army Liberation of Naples Medal 1943

This example of the medal - fitted with the silk riband of 'The Italy Star' - as issued to qualifying American and British allied personnel of 5th Army, which included 'X Corps' of the British Army, serving under command of 5th Army, who entered Naples on 1 October 1943

The British 'X Corps' was not involved in the Sicily campaign but became part of Lieutenant General Mark W. Cla...  read more

Code: 25208

India: Independence Medal 1947 (49612 LAC. J. Kurian, R.I.A.F.)

The recipient J. Kurian, was an Indian serviceman of the Christian faith from Travancore-Cochin State (now present day Kerala), who held the rank of Leading Aircraftman while serving with the Royal Indian Air Force on 15 August 1947

In January 1950, in which month India became a republic, the Royal Indian Air Force, like all other branches of the Indian Armed Forces that had roya...  read more

Code: 25205

Korea Medal 1950-53 (A. W. Camamile.) A Decorated 'MALTA Epic / S.S. 'OHIO' Hero

A Medal Recipient of National Maltese Historical Importance

Distinguished Service Cross: Published in London Gazette issue of 22 June 1943, the circumstances of award shown as:

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For great gallantry in fuelling operations during the Enemy's most severe air attacks on Malta

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'Seedie's' registers of Second Worl...  read more

Code: 25202

Naval General Service Medal 1915-62. EIIR 2nd type with clasp 'Near East' (L/FX. 894804 A. Robertson. L.A.M. (O). R.N.)

Leading Air Mechanic (Ordnance) A. Robertson, served with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy, and is reported to have latterly served aboard the Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Centaur 1958-60

Condition: Reverse toned about EF  read more

Code: 25200

Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. EIIR issue with 'Kenya' clasp (22844247 Private S. Grewar. B.W.)

The recipient was Private Sandy Grewar, a national serviceman, who held the rank of Private while service with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)

The Dundee based newspaper the Courier And Advertiser issue of 14 October 1953, contained the below following article pertaining to the recipients service in Kenya Colony:

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Mother...  read more

Code: 25199

United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (N.A.S.A.). Exceptional Administrative Achievement Medal

The medal was instituted on 20 March 2003, and the first awards were presented on, 20 July 2003

Medal fitted with original silk corded riband, and 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter with contract makers hallmark 'LIGI' on reverse, and the bar retaining it's hinged pin & drop clasp fittings on reverse as issued

The NASA Exceptional Administrative Achievement...  read more

Code: 25011

Afghanistan 1878-80. No clasp (613 Havr Dewa Singh 32d Bengal Infy)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of Jat Sikh ethnicity and faith, who held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 32nd Bengal Infantry a class Sikh 'Pioneer' regiment of the Bengal Arm

Reference 'The Afghan Campaigns of 1878-1880 (S. H. Shadbolt, 1882)':

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32ND REGT. (PUNJAB) BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY (PIONEERS)

O...  read more

Code: 24933

Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with 6 x clasps 'Cape Colony', 'Tugela Heights', 'Orange Free State', 'Relief of Ladysmith', 'Laing's Nek' & 'Belfast' (86177 Gnr. J. Judd, 78th Bty., R.F.A.)

Note: Medal neatly re-pinned at claw

Provenance: Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1990.

Medal(s) & Clasps Verification: No. 86177 Gunner James Judd is shown entitled to the QSA with 4 x clasps, and the award of the Kings South Africa Medal with 2 x clasps per below referenced medal rolls

- QSA Medal: With 4 x clasps: WO 100/143. Roll signed Potche...  read more

Code: 24925