United States: West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal) 1898. 'Santiago De Cuba July 3' reverse. No clasp, complete with integral top brooch bar 'U.S.S. Brooklyn'. Officially impressed naming (George J. McNamara, App. 2d. C.)
A most interesting Naval recipient, to a United States Navy sailor of Irish descent, who is latterly confirmed as serving aboard the 'Gunboat', U.S.S. Alvarado
The U.S.S. Alvarado, was built at, Clyde, Scotland, as a 'Gunboat' for the Spanish Navy, for intended deployment to the Philippines Islands. In the event the 'Alvarado' was deployed to Cuba, where on 17 July 1898 it was ca... read more
United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)
Of type awarded 1945-1970 (Second World War, Korea and Vietnam War)
Reverse marked 'Sterling'
The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x clutch-back posts and clip fittings as issued
The award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribands
Basic Award crite... read more
25.00 GBP
United States: Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co 1638-1963
Reverse of the medal with inscription:
Quote,
Commemorating the anniversary of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company 1638-1963 and the visitation of The Honorable Artillery Company of London 1537-1963
Unquote.
The base of the reverse inscription with makers marks for 'Robbins Co'
Suspended from a red silk riband, ... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Germany'
The corded riband fitted with a crimp brooch reverse. The brooch with makers marks for 'LIGI'. Complete with two 'pin-posts' and clutch-back disc fittings
Instituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of Occupati... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: Distinguished Service Medal (Army). Gilt and Enamel. With 2 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' on riband.Circa 1950-1970
A contemporary issue DSM awarded 1950-1970 including: Korean War and Vietnam War
The 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' denotes that the recipient had been awarded a further two awards of the Distinguished Service Medal = a total of 3 x awards of the Army DSM
The decoration fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch mounting bar which retains the original long-hinged pin an... read more
85.00 GBP
United States: Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award
The decoration with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'LI-GI'
The Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award Medal (instituted in 1945) is the greatest honor that civilian employees of the Army may be granted by the Secretary of the Army
Award criteria: It is given to employees... read more
35.00 GBP
United States: Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Medal. 1st Type (1959-2014)
The medal is of the first type design
The decoration with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'
The Meritorious Civilian Service Award is the third highest award granted by U.S. Army Commanders (Major General and above, or civilian equivalent). It consists of a medal,... read more
30.00 GBP
United States: Army Commander's Award for Civilian Service (1976-2014)
The decoration with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'
Note: The award is now obsolete having been redesigned (albeit the same riband was retained) and restyled as Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal (formerly the Commander's Award for Civilian Service)
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20.00 GBP
United States: Navy Distinguished Service Medal. Gilt and enamel (Circa 1970-1990 issue)
Type of decoration issued to United States Navy & United States Marine Corps personnel who have been recommended for deeds performed in campaigns and conflicts circa 1974-1990, including late Vietnam War, Grenada, Beirut / Lebanon etc
This is the fourth highest ranking decoration awarded to the USN and USMC, it is ranked immediately before the 'Silver Star'
The med... read more
85.00 GBP
Philippines (Commonwealth 1935-1946): Defense Medal 1941-1942. A United States strike
This campaign medal was awarded to all of the 'Battling Bastards of Bataan' (and all other Filipino/US personnel that served in the Philippine Islands during the Philippines campaign 1941-42
A good quality United States strike
The corded silk riband with 9mm crimp-brooch with United States Federal Government contractor marks 'G-23'. The crimp brooch retaining the o... read more