Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver issue. No clasp (J. Ferrier. C.G.R.)

Medal Verification: The medal confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Cape Government Railway reference WO 100/279, that was compiled and signed at, Cradock, South Africa, on, 17 June 1903

J. Ferrier was employed as a 'Ganger' with the Cape Government Railways. The medal roll with remark that the recipient was awarded his Queen’s South Africa Medal for:
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Code: 25613

Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with clasp 'Cape Colony', 'Orange Free State' & 'Belfast' (8312 Pte. A. Abbott. Gren: Gds:)

The 3 x clasps with matching official rivets, have been latterly added to the medal (and not entitled to either the Orange Free State or Belfast clasps). Presumably he recipient lost or never received his actual clasp entitlement, and latterly (after migrating to Canada) sourced & added the clasps currently shown on the medal 

Medal & Clasp(s) Verification: The recipient 8312 Pri...  read more

Code: 25610

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (Cook Shankar 12-Pioneers.)

The recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith serving as an attested Non-Combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of  'Cook' while serving with the 12th Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the  British Indian Army

Medal & Clasp Verification: The award of the medal and clasp to Cook Shankar, is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion 2nd Bombay Pioneers (...  read more

Code: 25595

British India: South Waziristan Scouts. British Officer's Silver Cap Badge (c.1930-47)

The 'Urial' ram's head surmounted by a crown
 
The cap badge with makers marks 'Barton / Silver' on reverse

Metal: Silver (maker marked)

Size: 4.5cms 

Weight: 12.3g

Fittings: The insignia retaining it's original long vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings

South Waziristan Scouts: Formerly known as the North...  read more

Code: 25593

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (43334 Hav/Cl Pritam Singh Bengal Engr Gp., R.I.E.)

The recipient, was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, the rank & appointment of Havildar/Clerk (Sergeant/Clerk) while serving with the Bengal Engineer Group of the Royal Indian Engineers, of the British Indian Army

The Bengal Engineer Group was - and still is - one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups of the Indian Army. The regimental centre is located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakh...  read more

Code: 25591

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI 1st issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (19154482 Sigmn. K. Blackley. R. Sigs.)

Medal & Clasp Verification: Signalman K. Blackley of the Royal Corps of Signals is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll referenced below:

- GSM 1918-62. GVI 1st issue & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48': WO 100/525. The medal roll compiled & dated Redding, England, July 1949

Condition: Toned EF  read more

Code: 25590

Pakistan (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (SR/185903 NK SM Hakim Khan R P A S C - MT)

The medal officially impressed, with 2 x official corrections (erasures) before and after the 'SM' rank - fairly typical for this particular medal and exactly as issued

At the time the recipient Hakim Khan earned his 'Pakistan Medal' he was holding the rank of Naik Storeman (Corporal Storeman) while serving with the Royal Pakistan Army Service Corps, of the Pakistan Army. The inc...  read more

Code: 25588

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4841 SC Hussein B Rasol F of M Pol)

The recipient, Hussein son of Rasol, was of Malay ethnicity and the Mussalman faith, who held the rank of  'Special Constable' while serving with the Federation of Malaya Police during the era of the 'Malaya Emergency'

A choice medal - virtually pristine

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25587

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Malaya' (5112 SC Jawi Bin Mohamed S’pore Pol)

The recipient Jawi Bin son of Mohamed, was an ethnic Malay of the Mussalman faith serving as a Special Constable with the Singapore Police, during the era of the 'Malay Emergency'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 25586

Korea Medal 1950-53 (22540122 Pte. J. Robinson. K.O.S.B.)

During the Korean War, 1/ K.O.S.B. were part of the United Nations forces that saw action at the First Battle of Maryang San in October 1951, where Private Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding acts of gallantry during the battle - his Victoria Cross being one of only 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War (other VC awards were made to ...  read more

Code: 25585