India: 25th Anniversary of Independence 'Jubilee' Medal 1947-1972

An un-named medal, as issued

Awarded to all Armed Forces & Para-Military forces personnel serving on the 15th August 1972

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 25545

India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (13753015 Hav D K H J&K)

The recipients name is abbreviated only - an increasingly common occurrence seen on post 2000 issues of Indian medals

The first 3 x digits '137' of the recipients regimental number is from the regimental block issued to the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles 

The recipient was an Indian Non-Commissioned-Officer who held the of 'Havildar' (Sergeant) while serving with a batta...  read more

Code: 25544

Pakistan (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (MTN/196140 Sep Ghulam Ahmed R P A S C - MT)

At the time the recipient, Ghulam Ahmed, earned his 'Pakistan Medal' he was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Royal Pakistan Army Service Corps, of the Pakistan Army. The inclusion of the MT suffix in the naming indicates that the recipient was serving with the Motor Transport branch of the Royal Pakistan Army Service Corps

A nicely toned example with old...  read more

Code: 25542

Pakistan (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (6251609 Hav Fida Hussain P. Sigs.)

At the time the recipient, Fida Hussain earned his 'Pakistan Medal' he was holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the Pakistan Signals, of the Pakistan Army

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 25541

Turkey (Ottoman Empire): The Ottoman War Medal (Turkish War Medal) or Harp Madalyasi

The reverse hinged pin indented with makers marks 'B.B. & Co.'

The principal Turkish bravery medal for the Great War, also referred to erroneously and more popularly as the Gallipoli Star or Iron Crescent (Eiserner Halbmond)

Reverse of the decoration retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings. The reverse with makers marks B.B.& Co

All ena...  read more

Code: 25540

United Nations Medal: UNHQ (United Nations Headquarters)

Awarded to qualifying military personnel from member states who have been seconded to UNHQ for 'Staff Duties' (for example planning of new missions) and Logistics for a duration of 90 days or more

The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting bar, this latter complete with its hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25539

United Nations Service Medal: UNTSO (United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation 1948 -)

The UNTSO service medal is the longest running award in the United Nations series of medals, and has been awarded for services since 1948

As awarded to qualifying Commonwealth personnel (Australia, Canada & New Zealand) who have deployed on UN Duty in Palestine and adjacent Middle East territories anytime since 1948

The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting b...  read more

Code: 25538

United Nations Medal: UNYOM (United Nations Yemen Observer Mission 1963-1964) 

The United Nations record that the below following member states have contributed military observers to UNYOM and have qualified for the medal;

- Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Ghana, India, Italy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Sweden, the United States of America and Yugoslavia

The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting ...  read more

Code: 25537

United Nations: Service Medal. With riband for UNMOGIP / UNIPOM (United Nations Military Observer Group in India & Pakistan 1949- / United Nations India Pakistan Observation Mission 1965-1966)

The United Nations record that the below following member states have contributed military observers to UNMOGIP, and have qualified for the medal;

- Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Italy, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Uruguay, and the United States of America. Also eligible are Military Observers from the following countries who served ...  read more

Code: 25536

United Nations Medal: UNTEA / UNSF (United Nations Temporary Executive Authority & United Nations Security Force in West New Guinea (Irian Jaya) 1962-1963)

The United Nations record that the below following member states have contributed military observers to UNTEA/UNSF and have qualified for the medal;

- Canada, Ceylon, India, Ireland, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sweden and the United States of America

The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting bar, this latter complete with its hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fit...  read more

Code: 25535