Austria (Imperial): Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis). Franz Joseph issue. Gilded Bronze (Bronze Gilt), on 'War Riband' with gilt 'Swords' Circa 1914-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

The obverse features the bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription 'Signvm Lavdis'. The medal surmounted by a crown. The dimension of the award being 30.7mm (w) x 50.5mm (h)

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period silk 'War' riband

Originally instituted in 1890, ...  read more

Code: 24866

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Karl 1 obverse. Bronze gilt on 'Wartime' riband, with second award gilt bar with swords. 1917-18 issue

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

With distinctive double crown suspension representing the two crowns of Austria & Hungary, that was introduced in 1917

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband),...  read more

Code: 24865

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Bronze gilt on Wartime riband. Circa pre-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included award...  read more

Code: 24863

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Bronze gilt on 'Peacetime' riband. Circa pre-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included award...  read more

Code: 24862

Austria (Imperial): Bravery Medal. Silver (silvered metal) 1st Class (Large) Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue. Circa pre 1916

The obverse features a right facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph II, the reverse with relief inscription 'Der Tapferkeit' (For Bravery)

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period tri-fold silk ribbon

An attractive Great War award

Condition: Toned VF  read more

Code: 24860

A Russian Aviator Officer's 'Far East 'War Against Japan' 1945 medal pair: Junior Lieutenant Nikolai Iosifovich Dizna, 256th Independent Air Communications Regiment, Red Army Air Force

- Russia (Soviet Union): Order of the Red Star. Reverse with Moscow Mint marks and officially numbered '1638861'. Complete with original screw post and backing plate

- Russia (Soviet Union): Medal for the Victory over Japan, 1945. This on 5 sided riband plate with reverse pin fitting as issued

Medals Verification: Both awards confirmed as entitled per the recipient...  read more

Code: 24831

Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Independence Medal. Gilt

An Italian struck medal

The official issue 1960 Independence Medal was designed by Guerrino Mattia Monassi of the Italian State Mint. The reverse of the medal features Italian text which translates to:

'For a great Somalia: all our heart, all our soul, all our blood.'

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24830

Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Independence Medal. Bronze. Variant

An Italian struck item of insignia

Condition: GF  read more

Code: 24829

Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Ethiopian War Medal 1964

A typical Italian struck campaign medal

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24828

United States: Air Medal. Vietnam War issue (and through to 1975) issue. With maker marks. In case of issue

A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard

A cased decoration, sold together with plush leatherette 'Coffin' style hinged case of issue. This with name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters on outer lid

The silk corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch, the mounting bar having makers marks 'HLP-GI'. The ...  read more

Code: 24823