British India: Cawnpore Rifle Volunteers. Helmet Badge. White Metal. With Gothic Crown. Die-struck

Worn from 1897

The regiment was re-styled 16th Cawnpore Rifles (Indian Defence Force) in 1916

Dimensions: Approximately 48mm x 84mm

The reverse of the badge fitted with a long hinged brass pin and w/m clasp fittings, as issued

Note: The figure in the badge is the 'Angel of the Well' the symbolic sculpture (based on legend) of the 'Ang...  read more

Code: 20800

British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Shoulder title badge. White Metal pattern

Dimensions: Approximately 46mm x 30mm

The reverse of the badge fitted with 2 x white metal loops as issued

The origins of this 'Kilted' unit - the oldest of the Scottish volunteer units that existed 'East of Suez' (in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon. Singapore, Hong Kong & Shanghai) - date to 1914, and the raising of the 'Calcutta Scottish Volunteers'. With the formatio...  read more

Code: 20797

Union of South Africa (Dominion): South African Army Technical Service (TCS). Pair of collar badges

The badges retaining their reverse loop fittings exactly as issued

Attribution: The 'Collars' were worn by Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, South African Army Technical Service, Union of South Africa Defence Force (see item codes ) for the recipients companion full-size medals & miniature medals. These latter are shown in the accompanying images - but do not form part of this sale
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Code: 20795

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x 'Bronze Palm' citation emblem

The original silk riband fitted with;

- 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army level

Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services many (but not all) specified colonial wars in the inter-...  read more

Code: 20785

An un-attributed United States Navy medal group to a veteran of the 'Global War on Terrorism'

The medals mounted in the United States Navy style mounted on 2 x overlapping two rows, comprising:

- United States Navy: Achievement Medal. With 3 x 'Gold Stars' emblems
- United States Navy: Long Service Medal with 4 x 'Bronze Star' emblems
- United States: National Defence Medal. With 'Bronze Star'
- United States: War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal & 'B...  read more

Code: 20773

Philippines (Republic): Distinguished Conduct Star. 3rd Type. Gilt & enamel neck badge

Important: The insignia is of quality manufacture, by 'El Oro', with makers initials 'J.T. ' on the 'Tie' of the suspension wreath

Through to circa 1984, 'El-Oro / Jose J. Tupaz. Jr' were the principal contractor appointed by the Philippines Government for the striking and supply of official Filipino, Orders, Decorations and Medals

Sold fitted with full length neck...  read more

Code: 20762

United States of America: Legion of Merit. Grand Commander (or 1st grade) Breast Star. Gilt & enamel

The reverse of the Grand Commander breast star retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the U...  read more

Code: 20751

United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 'Exceptional Service Medal'

Medal fitted with original silk corded riband

The NASA Exceptional Service Medal is an award granted to U.S. government employees for significant sustained performance characterized by unusual initiative or creative ability that clearly demonstrates substantial improvement in engineering, aeronautics, space flight, administration, support, or space-related endeavours which contri...  read more

Code: 20738

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: 20731

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (44389 Nk. Bhola Singh, R Bombay S & M)

Note: The naming is officially re-impressed, and exactly as issued from the Calcutta Mint

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20646