A contemporary un-named and un-attributed group of Second World War and Long Service miniature medals

Comprising

- The France and Germany Star. No clasp
- War Medal
- Defence Medal
- Efficiency Decoration. GVI second type with integral 'Territorial' bar

The miniatures are all contemporary issues

Mounted as-worn in the swing style by the veteran The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fitting...  read more

Code: 22818

France: An un-attributed mounted pair of miniature medals to a French Combat veteran of the Chasseurs a Pied Alpins

- Croix Du Combattant (Cross for Combatants)
- Veterans medal of the FNAC issue with 'Palm' emblem

The Combatant's Cross with official 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze metal hallmarks, or 'poincons' of the Paris Mint

The Combatants cross has 2 x levels of award criteria - and is only awarded in any criteria to those who have served under combat conditions, as un...  read more

Code: 20997

France: Miniature Medal. France: Verdun Medal 1916. 'Vernier' issue (Medaille de Verdun, modele Vernier)

The medal with the immortal legend '‘On Ne Passe Pass’ (They shall not pass)

The Battle of Verdun - a.k.a. 'The Meatgrinder' was the most important French land battle of the Great War

The medal fitted with a long length of riband

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20996

France: Miniature Medal of the Federation of Veterans of the Chasseurs and Cyclists (FNAC). Bronze issue

A uniface veteran 'office holders' miniature medal

Obverse: The generic 'Chasseurs' horn insignia with title FNAC

For details, history, traditions and awards of the see their website 'Federation Nationale des Amicales de Chasseurs a Pied, Alpins et Mecanises' at:

- https://bleujonquille.fr/

Chasseurs à pied: Historically the Chasseurs...  read more

Code: 20995

France: Society award. Miniature medal. Medal of Radiant Culture 'Rennaisance Francaise Arts Populaires' (Médaille du Rayonnement Culture)

The prestigious French Cultural Society 'La Renaissance Française' awards 4 x types of medals, viz:

- Medaille de la Renaissance Francaise
- Medaille du Rayonnement Culurel
- Medaille de Solidarite et Valeur
- Medaille des Valeurs Francophones

Details of the Society, including their history and the medals they award can be accessed at their web...  read more

Code: 20994

United States: Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). With 4 x Bronze 'Service Stars' on riband

The 4 x, ordnance issue 3/16 inch 'Bronze 'Service Stars' on the medal riband indicate that the recipient had actively participated served in an additional 4 x qualifying 'Humane Operations' as specified

Medal riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch mounting bar that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued. The reverse of mounting brooch with the official Fed...  read more

Code: 20295

United States: Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)

Medal riband fitted with a crimp brooch mounting bar that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractors mark 'PI-GI'

The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) is a military service medal of the United States Armed Forces which was created on January 19, 1977, by President Gerald Ford under Exe...  read more

Code: 19794

United States: United States Navy 'Expert Pistol Shot' Marksmanship Medal

Medal riband fitted with original mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractors mark 'G27'

Instituted in 1969

The Marksmanship Medal is a medal unique to the United States Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard and is the highest award one may receive for weapons qualificatio...  read more

Code: 19711

United States: Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (1912). United States Marine Corps reverse

An un-numbered and unmounted trial piece. Bronze planchet only

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 19594

United States: Southwest Asia Service Medal 1990-1995

The medal fitted with crimp brooch mounting bar which retains the long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fitting as issued

Reverse of mounting brooch with official Government Contractors marks 'Graco-GI'

The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SASM or SWASM) was created by order of President George H.W. Bush on March 12, 1991. The award is intended to recognize thos...  read more

Code: 19572