United States: American Defense Medal (1939-41). With clasp 'Foreign Service' (for US Army & Army Air Corps personnel)
A fine early strike issue of the medal with good matt appearance
The silk corded medal riband fitted with an early 'slot brooch' mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings as issued
Awarded to all qualifying United States Army & United States Army Air Corps & United States Coast Guard personnel serving ou... read more
35.00 GBP
United States: European African Campaign Medal with bronze 'Star' device on riband
The bronze 'Star' device was awarded / worn by service personnel who participated in one of the specific designated military campaigns (the US Army had 16 x designated campaigns)
The silk corded medal riband fitted with an early unmarked 12mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings, and as issued
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United States: World War II Victory Medal
An early issue strike
Medal riband fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting as issued
A very good early issue, pre-dating the introduction of the practise of the mounting bars being stamped with makers hallmarks, that started post 1970
The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ... read more
25.00 GBP
United States: World War II Victory Medal
The silk corded medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings as issued
The reverse of the mounting bar indented with hallmark 'Graco-GI'
The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon referred to as the “Victory Ribbon.” The World War II Victo... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: Women's Army Corps Medal 1942-1945
The corded silk riband with 9mm crimp-brooch with hallmark 'G27'. The crimp brooch retaining its hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings
Awarded for service in either the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 10 July 1942 to 31 August 1943, or in the Women's Army Corps between 1 September 1943 to 2 September 1945
Condition: About EF read more
25.00 GBP
United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Germany'
An early issue of the medal
Medal riband fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting as issued
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 O... read more
35.00 GBP
United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. Issue from circa 1946-1975
Medal riband fitted an unmarked 12mm crimp brooch with hinged pin and intricate drop-lock & clasp fittings, as issued
The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War to recognize those who had performed occupation... read more
25.00 GBP
United States: Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal. An issue from era 1970-1990
The medal complete with 12mm crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with makers mark 'Graco-GI'
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) was instituted in 1961 by Executive Order of President John Kennedy. The medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participated in U.S. military ope... read more
20.00 GBP
United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). With 'Silver' Star for Second Award (qualifying in two different wars)
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 criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge
A). Be an infa... read more
25.00 GBP
United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)
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 criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge
A). Be an infa... read more
20.00 GBP