Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). With 3 x clasps, 'Oorlogsdienst-Koopvaardij 1940-1945', 'Oost-Azie-Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945' & 'Nederlandsch-Indie 1941-1942'

As awarded / worn by a Netherlands Merchant Seaman

In the order worn, the clasps represent service as under:

- War Service-Merchant Navy 1940-45 (Generic service clasp)
- East Asia - South Pacific 1942-45 (Campaign clasp)
- Netherlands East Indies 1941-42 (Campaign clasp

The recipient would likely have been a Dutch seaman plying his tra...  read more

Code: 23746

Republic of South Vietnam (1955-1975): National Order of Vietnam. 5th Class Knight. Breast badge. Gilt & enamel. Circa 1955-1975

Dimension: Approximately 41mm

A very good contemporary gilt and enamel issue of Vietnamese craftsmanship

The riband fitted with a crimp brooch. The brooch with 2 x pin-posts & clutch-back disc fittings as issued. The brooch with suppliers hallmark 'MC 767 H24'. This denotes United States Marine Corps supplier 'Hilborn-Hamburger/Imperial' of Passaic, NJ

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Code: 23725

United States: Air Force Cross

Type of decoration issued for campaigns and conflicts since 1990

This is - after the Medal of Honor - the second highest gallantry award in the United States Air Force 'Order of Precedence'

The medal riband is fitted with a 9mm crimp-brooch, this with a 'Federal' contractors ID hallmark 'Graco-GI' on reverse of brooch. Complete with hinged pin & intricate drop lock...  read more

Code: 23716

United States: Air Force Distinguished Service Medal. Circa 1970's-1990's issue

A fine contemporary issue of the type awarded for campaigns & wars including: Late Vietnam War, Gulf War, Somalia, Balkans etc

This is the fourth highest ranking decoration awarded to the USAF and USSF, it is ranked immediately before the 'Silver Star'

The medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch, this with Federal Contractors makers hallmark 'LI-GI' on reve...  read more

Code: 23707

United States: Air Force Distinguished Service Medal. With 2 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster'. Circa 1990-2024

The 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' denotes that the recipient had been awarded a further two awards of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal = a total of 3 x awards of the AFDSM

A contemporary issue of the type awarded for campaigns & wars including: Late Vietnam War, Gulf War, Somalia, Balkans etc

This is the fourth highest ranking decoration awarded to the USAF an...  read more

Code: 23706

United States: Air Medal. Circa 1945 issue

An award for Second World War / Korean War service

Medal riband fitted with an un-marked Second World War era 'Wrap Brooch', and as issued with a fine silk moire corded riband

The Air Medal was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 11, 1942. It was awarded retroactive to September 8, 1939 to anyone who distinguishes h...  read more

Code: 23834

United States: United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps Distinguished Service Medal (Obsolete)

The corded riband fitted with a 12mm un-marked 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. The mounting brooch retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

The Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps Distinguished Service Medal - the highest ranked decoration of the Coast & Geodetic Survey Corps - could be awarded to any Coast and Geodetic Survey commissioned officer o...  read more

Code: 23704

United States: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps) 'Junior Officer of the Year Award Medal'

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

The medal is awarded annually to a NOAA Corps officer, below the grade of lieutenant commander for; outstanding contributions to NOAA, outstanding performance, and/or the posit...  read more

Code: 23703

United States: California Order of California (CAOC). Type III

The Order of California was instituted on 25 September 1978. Initially it was a 'Ribbon' only award

In 1980, a medal (a gilt and enamel neck pendant) was introduced

The current (III Type insignia) was introduced in 1990

The 'Order' here offered is a large gilt neck pendant badge, fitted with a full length silk neck cravat riband with press stud fitti...  read more

Code: 23702

United States: Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM)

The medal fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch. The reverses of the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued

The crimp brooch with Government Contractors makers marks 'Graco-GI'

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Code: 23699