France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps ' GENIE' & 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure'

The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified 'Military Engineer' serving with the French Army Corps of Engineers, and geographic service in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, providing relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc)

The clasp 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' and is now obsolete...  read more

Code: 17959

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Commissariat De L'Armee de Terre'

The clasp denotes qualifying service while serving with French Army 'Commissariat' Department

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17841

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Armee De L'Air'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Air Force

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17840

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Train'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Logistics' (Supply and Transport) department of the French Army

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17833

Japan (Kingdom): Kyoto Fire Brigade. Award of Merit. Silver & enamel breast badge

Dimensions of the badge are approx 38mm (H) x 30mm (W)

Obverse: Crossed firefighters axes and lantern, the traidtional emblems of Japanese Fire Brigades. This with spray of leaves on either side. On top is a 'Rsing Sun' emblem indicating an early issue badge when the Fire Brigade was still under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Army military police

Reverse:...  read more

Code: 17811

Belgium: Medal for 'Labour', Silver class (Medaille du Travail, argent / Decoratie voor Arbeid, zilver). With bi-lingual language obverse legends (Post 1952)

The award was originally instituted on 7 November 1847 as the Industrial and Agricultural Decoration. Awarded in two classes. Gold class awards are a reward for 30 years meritorious service; Silver class awards are for 25 years service

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 17864

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'?toile d'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' gilt and enamel breast badge

The insignia of 56mm dimension

Of French manufacture and exceptional quality, the insignia retaining it's crisp gilt finish

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 17732

Netherlands: Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) Shooting Medal 1936 (Schietprijs van het KNIL 1936). Bronze & enamel, with 10 qualifying clasps

This item represents skill and proficiency in the use of 3 different weapons as represented by the different numbered clasps, as under;

- Geweer (Rifle) 1-5 x Qualifications
- Mitrailleur (Machine Gun) 1 x Qualification
- K.M. (Carabine/Machine gun) 4 x Qualifications

The medal and clasps sans riband, and now mounted for display on card, sold...  read more

Code: 17471

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire).

With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse arm of cross

The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 17345

France: A grouping of 3 x commemorative replica regimental badges of the Foreign Legion 'Sahara Artillery Regiments', by the official Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' for the Legion Etrangere

Comprising 3 x gilt and enamel pocket regimental insignia of;

- Mobile Saharan Battery (BSPL) of the Foreign Legion (1939)
- 1st Mobile Saharan Battery of the Foreign Legion (1941)
- 2nd Mobile Saharan Battery of the Foreign Legion (1941)

All 3 x badges have had their pins removed to facilitate framing/display

Note: Original regimental ...  read more

Code: 17284