British Nuclear Weapons Tests Medal. With 2 x clasps 'Grapple X & Y 1957/8' & 'Royal Air Force' (4176357 SAC Thornhill J. 1955-59. R.A.F.)
The medal retaining its original ribbon that is fitted with its white metal mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp, as issued
Sold together with its plush hinged case of issue, and a makers card insert showing that the medal issued was No 00453
The recipient was John Thornhill, who was born at Japalahar, Darjeeling, India,in 1938. John was the son of John Thornhill... read more
General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp 'Dhofar' (J8103166 SAC G A Shorten RAF.)
The recipient, held the rank of Senior Aircraftman, while serving with the Royal Air Force on deployment in the Sultanate of Oman
Senior Aircraftman Shorten would almost invariably have been deployed to R.A.F. Salalah in Southern Oman from where the Royal Air Force flew operations during the Dhofar Campaign
Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh edition, 2... read more
General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (43334 Hav/Cl Munsha Singh Bombay Engr Gp., R.I.E.)
The recipient, was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, the rank & appointment of Havildar/Clerk (Sergeant/Clerk) while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Royal Indian Engineers, of the British Indian Army
The Bombay Engineer Group was - and still is - one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups of the Indian Army. The regimental centre is located at Kirkee Cantonment near Pune,... read more
King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902. With 2 x clasps 'South Africa 1901' & 'South Africa 1902' (10237 Pte A. Brown. A.S.C.)
Albert Brown, was by trade, a 'Butcher'
Albert continued his trade as a 'Butcher', while serving with the Army Service Corps (Supply Branch), the recipient being a witness - providing 'Second Evidence' - in the serious injury to a Senior N.C.O. who had been thrown off a horse, while serving at Curragh Camp, Ireland in May 1899, (ref WO 363 file series)
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100.00 GBP
France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815). With a white metal Napoleonic 'Imperial Eagle' emblem on riband
The 'Imperial Eagle' emblem possibly silver, and an eye-catching contemporary embellishment, as worn by a proud Napoleonic veteran
The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government
The medal has on the obverse the angled 'Foul Anchor' mark for Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1855-1878)
The St. Helena Med... read more
110.00 GBP
France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815)
The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government
The medal has on the obverse the angled 'Foul Anchor' mark for Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver , Paris Mint (1855-1878)
The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of... read more
95.00 GBP
Scinde Medal 1843. With 'Meeanee' reverse. With impressed naming (Ram Sawanth 25th Regt)
The medal with clip and straight silver suspension as issued
The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 25th Regiment of Native Infantry of the Bombay Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company
Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N... read more
845.00 GBP
Scinde Medal 1843. With 'Meeanee Hyderabad 1843' reverse. With impressed naming (Shaik Goolab Naique 25th Regt. N.I.)
The medal retaining its original 'China 1842' German Silver (nickel) suspender, as issued
The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith holding the rank of Naique (Corporal) while serving with the 25th Regiment of Native Infantry of the Bombay Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company
The 25th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry, became a fam... read more
875.00 GBP
Sutlej Medal 1845-46. No clasp with 'Aliwal 1846' reverse
An un-named and un-marked specimen medal
Battle of Aliwal: The battle was fought on 28 January 1846, between the British and Sikh forces in northern India (now Punjab, India). The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Sikhs were led by Ranjodh Singh Majithia. Britain's victory in the battle is sometimes regarded as the turning point in the First Anglo-Sikh War. The Sikhs... read more
495.00 GBP
Punjab Medal 1848-49 With clasp 'Chilianwala' (H. Meeds, 24th Foot.)
Killed-in-Action: Private Henry Meeds 24th Warwickshire Regiment of Foot, is confirmed being 'Killed-in-Action' at the Battle of Chilianwal, Punjab, India, 13 January 1849
The service and supreme self sacrifice of No. 174 Private Henry Meeds, is commemorated in perpetuity on the Chilianwalla Memorial, commemorating the dead the British Army that fell in the 2nd British Sikh War ... read more
1075.00 GBP