First Afghan War: Candahar, Ghuznee & Cabul Medal 1842

A Royal Mint un-named strike

The medal fitted with an ornate contemporary replacement silver claw Indian Mutiny Medal adapted swivel suspension bar - the Indian Mutiny suspender adapted at sides for fitting the wider 'Afghan' silk ribands

First Afghan War Medals: One identical obverse medal with 4 x different reverses were awarded in the series of campaign medals a...  read more

Code: 25958

First Afghan War: Cabul Medal 1842. With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Cabul 1842' reverse

The medal fitted a steel clip and straight hinged bar suspension - the straight hinged suspension bar with single split near middle of the top ribbon hanger, that does not affect the otherwise overall symmetry of the medal

An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint struck medal

Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M...  read more

Code: 25957

First Afghan War: Cabul Medal 1842. With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Cabul 1842' reverse

The medal retaining its original steel clip and straight hinged bar suspension

An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint struck medal

Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that 3500 x medals awarded to Europeans and 12471 x medals awarded to native troops

Condition: Ab...  read more

Code: 25956

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. With 'Rhodesia 1896', no clasp (Gunr. J. A. Botham. Artillery Troop B.F.F.) 

The rank 'Gunner', denoting he was a member of one of the gun teams of the Artillery Troop Bulawayo Field Force

Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/77)

Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 140 x BSA medals with 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse were awarded to men serving in the ...  read more

Code: 25950

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal 'The Gregson Medal'

The medal retaining its original silver ring suspension and fitted with the azure blue silk ATA I ribbon 

With makers marks & silver hallmarks on reverse field for 'M.Z. Birmingham'

The reverse die date of the medal is 1897
 
Condition: Toned VF  read more

Code: 25949

British South Africa Company 1890-97. With 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse (Troopr H A C Hurrell Gwelo Vol)

The recipient, Henry 'Harry' Allen Conolly Hurrell, held the rank of Trooper, while serving with the 'Gwelo Volunteers Corps'

The image with an officer wearing the uniform of the Gwelo Volunteer Corps, shows the recipients eldest brother Major William Hurrell, a veteran of the South African campaign against the Gaikas and Zulu's in 1879 (Frontier Light Horse), sometime of the Gwe...  read more

Code: 25827

British South Africa Company 1890-97. With 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse (Troopr J. Davis. R.H.V.)

The recipient, Trooper J. Davis held the rank of Trooper, while serving with the Rhodesia Horse Volunteers

The Rhodesia Horse Volunteers comprised both a Dismounted and a Mounted unit

Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Spink, seventh edition 2006), The Rhodesia Horse Volunteers were awarded an estimated 143 x 'Rhodesia 1896' medals, comprising 41 x medals to the...  read more

Code: 25618

Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver issue. No clasp (Mr. D. Lawrie. Natal. Govt: Rlys:)

Medal Verification: The medal confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Natal Government Railways reference WO 100/279, that was compiled and signed at, Durban, South Africa, on, 24 June 1904

D. Lawrie was employed as a 'Carpenter' with the Natal Government Railways.The medal roll with remark that the recipient was awarded his Queen’s South Africa Medal for:
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Code: 25614

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (Cook Shankar 12-Pioneers.)

The recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith serving as an attested Non-Combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of  'Cook' while serving with the 12th Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the  British Indian Army

Medal & Clasp Verification: The award of the medal and clasp to Cook Shankar, is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion 2nd Bombay Pioneers (...  read more

Code: 25595

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI 1st issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (19154482 Sigmn. K. Blackley. R. Sigs.)

Medal & Clasp Verification: Signalman K. Blackley of the Royal Corps of Signals is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll referenced below:

- GSM 1918-62. GVI 1st issue & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48': WO 100/525. The medal roll compiled & dated Redding, England, July 1949

Condition: Toned EF  read more

Code: 25590