Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with clasp 'Cape Colony' (2249 H. C. Brailey. Oxfd. L.I.)

Medal Verification: The medal and clasp verified as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry (ref WO 100/191) compiled and signed 'In-the-Field' at On Line Kopjes, Vlakfontein, Orange River Colony, South Africa, on, 30 September 1901

Son Killed-in-Action 1st Day Battle of the Somme: Private Henry Charles Brailey, 1...  read more

Code: 21398

Indian Mountain Artillery: Gilt and enamelled Third Light Brigade Royal Artillery 'Indian Mountain Gunners' veterans lapel badge

Obverse: A red enamelled crown on top of round badge, In centre field a Mule with a gun in harness against an enamelled background in the colours of the Royal Artillery. With surrounding legends 'III Light Brigade RA' & below 'Veterans Assn'

Reverse: Plain except for original lapel fob fitting

A rare item of inter-war era veterans insignia worn by veteran 'Mountain...  read more

Code: 15810

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EII issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (S/22223402 Cpl L W Deakin RASC)

Note: The officially impressed naming on the medal, indicates that this was an early issue of this retrospective campaign clasp

The recipient was a non-commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the 'Supply Branch' of the Royal Army Service Corps, of the British Army

The 'Canal Zone' clasp was formally instituted on 23 October 2003, with...  read more

Code: 22267

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22264684 Cpl. F. G. Holland. R.A.O.C.)

The recipient was a non commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps of the British Army

Condition Toned GVF  read more

Code: 22193

Oman (Sultanate): General Service Medal with clasp 'Dhofar'. 1st type strike with obverse cyphers of 'Sultan Said bin Taimur' (reigned 1932-1970)

Reference Defence Council Instruction (Army) No 110 of 1968, the medal was awarded to United Kingdom Army personnel seconded to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's Forces, who served 14 days in the Dhofar operations from 23rd May, 1965 to a date to be decided later

The medal was, in the event, was awarded for services between 23rd May 1965 to 30 June 1976, the same medal with 2 x dif...  read more

Code: 23393

Imperial Service Medal. EDVII issue

Un-named as issued 1903-1911

The medal was established under the statutes of the Imperial Service Order, on 8 August 1902, by King Edward VII, with the first awards appearing in the London Gazette in May 1903

Some chipping to blue enamel of the obverse legend

Condition: About VF  read more

Code: 22307

Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies). GV issue (L/Sjt J. S. Derry. E.I.Ry. Vol: Rifles)

Medal verification: Lance-Sergeant J. S. Derry, of the East Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles, was awarded his VLSM in 1913, the award being published in Indian Army Order 147 of 1913

The East Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles had its origins dating back to 1869, when the unit was originally raised. The lineage of the regiment thoughout its existence as an auxiliary unit is shown bel...  read more

Code: 22843

Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI first issue (Raymond Thompson)

Wiltshire Special Constabulary: The recipient (a Newspaper Director & General Manager) is confirmed as being a member of the Swindon unit of the Wiltshire Special Constabulary in 1939 (reference the National Register for England & Wales, 1939),

Awarded circa 1937-1947

The recipient would also be entitled to a Defence Medal if he served for 3 years continuous or ag...  read more

Code: 22970

National Fire Brigades Association. Silver 20 years long service medal, with integral top brooch bar 'Twenty Years'. Officially numbered & named (4825 Alfred Bairstow.)

The medal retaining its original silk riband, and the integral top bar complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

The medal with makers and silver assay hallmarks on the reverse. The silver hallmark for Birmingham with letter 'J' for year 1933

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 22363

Finland: Medal of Physical Education and Sports. Bronze grade. 1st type badge with 1945 reverse legend 'Urheilu Isanmaa'

Instituted 1 March 1945

Awarded for outstanding achievement in Finnish athletics, and for services to physical education

A good early issue in choice condition with bright long length of original silk riband

The stitched silk riband fitted with a two pronged investiture mounting pin as-worn

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 20819