Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With 'Gilt' (vermeil) rampant 'Lion' citation emblem on riband

The decoration with King Leopold III reverse

The 'Gilt' (vermeil) Lion emblem denotes:

- 1 x Gilt Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Division' level

The medal retaining its original silk riband

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 22609

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze 'Lion' citation emblem on riband

As awarded during Second World War and Korean War

The decoration with King Leopold III reverse

The 'bronze' Lion emblem denotes:

- 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level

The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian sty...  read more

Code: 22608

Russia (Soviet Union): Commemorative Paratroopers / Parachutists Badge

The gilt aluminium badge with maker marks on reverse

Complete with hinged pin & clasp reverse fittings as issued

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 22592

Russia (Soviet Union): 'Veteran of Labour' Medal. Instituted 1974-1991

The Medal "Veteran of Labour" was a civilian labour award of the Soviet Union established on January 18, 1974 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to honour workers for many years of hard work in the national economy, sciences, culture, education, healthcare, government agencies and public organizations

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate th...  read more

Code: 22588

United States: Soldiers Medal. With 2 x bronze 'Oakleaf' clusters. Circa 1990-2023

The 2 x Bronze 'Oakleaf Clusters' emblem denotes that the recipient was awarded 2 x aditional award' of the Soldiers Medal = a total number of 3 x awards

A Soldier's Medal of the type awarded since circa 1990

The silk corded riband is fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch', complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The reverse of the brooch mount with governme...  read more

Code: 22562

United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 1 x bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster'. Circa 1990-2023

The 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the wearer had been decorated with an further 'Bronze Star Medal' = a total of 2 x awards of the BSM

The silk moire corded riband fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. This with Federal contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'. The bar retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

Dated from...  read more

Code: 22561

United States: Air Medal. With 'V' for combat valor device and bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990 issue

An award for operations post 1990

The 'V' device indicates one of the awards was for 'combat valor'

The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on the riband denote that the recipient has been awarded a further additional award of the Air Medal = total of 2 x awards

Important: The style of mounting brooch and the absence of any numeric emblems indicate that this is...  read more

Code: 22560

United States: Air Force Combat Readiness Medal. Circa 1970-1990

Medal riband fitted with original 12mm crimp mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractor hallmark 'LI-GI'

The Combat Readiness Medal is an award of the United States Air Force that was instituted in 1964. The original Combat Readiness Medal was senior to the Air Force Commendation...  read more

Code: 22553

United States: Air & Space Achievement Medal (established 1980). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband

The bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further award of the Air Force Achievement Medal / Air & Space Achievement Medal = total of 2 x AFAM's / ASAM's

The corded medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp style brooch the reverse of the brooch with Federal Contractors hallmark 'G-27'. The mounting brooch retaining the long-hinged pin & intrica...  read more

Code: 22551

United States: Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (Circa 1971-1990). With silver 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband

The silver Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further 5 x awards of the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Reserve Medal = total of 6 x ARFMSM's

Medal riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch mounting bar, with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Simco-GI'. The brooch retains the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings

Design...  read more

Code: 22550