Italy: Africa Campaign Medal 1887-1898. Bronze issue. No clasp

The medal was first instituted in 1894, and made retrospective to include campaigns dating back to 1884

The geogrpahic scope of this campaign medal covered many areas and campaigns that took place in the Horn of Africa, during the colonial 'Scramble for Africa'. Most notable in this period was the ill-fated Italian expedition to Ethiopia 1895.1896, where at the Battle of Adowa,on...  read more

Code: 19067

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. 'Female' issue mounted on original silk bow riband, as worn by female recipients

Un-named as issued

The original silk riband 'sans' mounting pin

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 18933

Netherlands: Field Artillery Regiment, gilt metal collar badge. Circa 1939

The barrels of the crossed cannons each with 'W' monogram

The reverse of badge retaininign the two loop fittings as issued

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 18740

United States: Army Achievement Medal (Instituted 1981). With 3 x 'Silver Oakleaf Clusters' n riband

The three 'Silver Oakleaf Clusters' indicate that the wearer of the medal had received an additional 15 x further awards = a total of 16 x awards of the Army Achievement Medal

Awarded for meritorious service or achievement while serving in a non-combat area.

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 18639

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

The clasp denotes an award to a soldier trained and skilled as a 'Mountain Soldier', and hence for service with the 'Mountain Troops' of the French Army, including the elite infantry unit the 'Chesseurs Alpins' (or 'Alpine Hunters')

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

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 18645

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

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Navy's 'Submarine Service'

Note: A separate (different) clasp is awarded to Submariners who serve in France's Nuclear Submarines

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 18644

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Fusiliers Commandos De L'Air'

The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French equivalent to the British 'RAF Regiment'

The Fusiliers Commandos de l'Air (French for "Fusilier commandos of the Air (force)") of France's Arm?e de l'Air (French Air Force) are armed airmen trained as infantry, who provide ground defense of air bases and secure forward base areas. They also participate in forward air control, c...  read more

Code: 18643

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Gold Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918

The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems;

- 1 x Gold (Gilt) Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level
- 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level

The original stitched silk riband fitted with a mounting rod , or 'Boule', as traditionally worn in the French style

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 18671

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Missions D'Operations Interieures'

The clasp denotes geographic active service while deployed on specified 'Internal' missions or operations within the French homeland. Such duties including, emergencies and support of public services during times of natural disasters, for example during forest fires, floods, storms, and in support of emergency services etc

Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or '...  read more

Code: 17985

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with 2 x clasps 'Troupes De Marine' 'Transmissions'

Both of the clasps denote qualifying service with the French Army

The 'Troupes de Marine' (the descendent corps of the former Colonial Infantry regiments) is now the French Army's spearhead overseas intervention force. The Troupes de marine are one of the "armes" (corps) of the French Army, which includes sub-units whose roles are usually associated with other corps (artillery, c...  read more

Code: 17972