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

Belgium: Order of Leopold. 5th Class 'Knights' (chevalier) breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With crossed swords suspension for Military division

A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia

This the type of bi-lingual obverse language issue of the Order issued post 1951, and including awards made for the Korean War to the BUNC - Belgian United Nations Contingent - and for all other military services since 1951

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 23377

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge, with silvered 'Swords' emblem

The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, et...  read more

Code: 20607

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 4th Class. 'Officer' breast badge'. With bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) and silk rosette on riband

A gilt & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend

This is the type of insignia awarded for Korean War between 1952-53, and in current use since 1952

Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decor...  read more

Code: 20602

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-)

A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend

Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, ...  read more

Code: 23376

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-)

A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend

Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, ...  read more

Code: 20595

Belgium: Medal for 'Labour': Set of both classes of the award

Comprising;

- Medal of Labour: Gold class (Medaille du Travail, classe ?Or?). Post 1952
- Medal for 'Labour': Silver class (Medaille du Travail, 'Argent'). Post 1952

The insignia of the 'First Class' award fitted with original silk 'Rosette' on riband

The award was originally instituted on 7 November 1847 as the Industrial and Agricultural Dec...  read more

Code: 17863

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu)

Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 23366