Russia (Soviet Union): Medal 'For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945'. Instituted 1945

Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces, for example medals awarded to the Bulgarian Armed Forces

It is estimated that 14,933,000 x personnel qualified for this medal

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate...  read more

Code: 22605

Russia (Soviet Union): Commemorative Paratroopers / Parachutists Badge

The gilt aluminium badge with maker marks on reverse

Complete with hinged pin & clasp reverse fittings as issued

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 22592

Russia (Soviet Union): 'Veteran of Labour' Medal. Instituted 1974-1991

The Medal "Veteran of Labour" was a civilian labour award of the Soviet Union established on January 18, 1974 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to honour workers for many years of hard work in the national economy, sciences, culture, education, healthcare, government agencies and public organizations

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting ...  read more

Code: 22588

United States: Distinguished Flying Cross. With silver 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Circa 1990-2022

The silver 'Oakleaf Cluster' indicates that the recipient has been awarded a further 5 awards of the DFC = a total of 6 x DFC's

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

The Distinguished Flying ...  read more

Code: 22563

United States: Soldiers Medal. With 2 x bronze 'Oakleaf' clusters. Circa 1990-2023

The 2 x Bronze 'Oakleaf Clusters' emblem denotes that the recipient was awarded 2 x aditional award' of the Soldiers Medal = a total number of 3 x awards

A Soldier's Medal of the type awarded since circa 1990

The silk corded riband is fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch', complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The reverse of the brooch mount with governme...  read more

Code: 22562

United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 1 x bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster'. Circa 1990-2023

The 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the wearer had been decorated with an further 'Bronze Star Medal' = a total of 2 x awards of the BSM

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

Dated from...  read more

Code: 22561

United States: Air Medal. With 'V' for combat valor device and bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990 issue

An award for operations post 1990

The 'V' device indicates one of the awards was for 'combat valor'

The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on the riband denote that the recipient has been awarded a further additional award of the Air Medal = total of 2 x awards

Important: The style of mounting brooch and the absence of any numeric emblems indicate that this is...  read more

Code: 22560

United States: Army Commendation Medal (Instituted 1945). An issue circa 1970-1990

An award from period 1970-1990, including Vietnam War

The award - originally a riband - was made retrospective to 1941, and is issued for acts of heroism, meritorious achievement, or service

The medal, complete with an early 12mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal contractors hallmark of maker Willia...  read more

Code: 22555

United States: Air Force Combat Readiness Medal. Circa 1970-1990

Medal riband fitted with original 12mm crimp mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractor hallmark 'LI-GI'

The Combat Readiness Medal is an award of the United States Air Force that was instituted in 1964. The original Combat Readiness Medal was senior to the Air Force Commendation...  read more

Code: 22553

United States: Air & Space Achievement Medal (established 1980). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband

The bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further award of the Air Force Achievement Medal / Air & Space Achievement Medal = total of 2 x AFAM's / ASAM's

The corded medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp style brooch the reverse of the brooch with Federal Contractors hallmark 'G-27'. The mounting brooch retaining the long-hinged pin & intrica...  read more

Code: 22551