Belgium: Centenary of Independence Commemoration Medal 1830-1930

A most attractive silvered octagon shaped medal, bearing obverse portraits of 3 x Belgian Kings

The reverse of riband fitted with typical two-pronged Belgian mounting pin

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 16700

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille

Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage

The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 19936

United States: Airman's Medal. With Bronze Oakleaf Cluster (early Vietnam War issue)

The Bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' indicates that the recipient has been awarded an additional second award of the Airman's Medal

A very early Vietnam War 1960's era maker marked hall-marked medal

The reverse of medal planchet with makers mark 'Diamond' hallmark for Williams & Anderson Co, Attleboro. Mass

Medal planchet with a knob and loose ring suspensio...  read more

Code: 20322

United States: Coast Guard Medal

A good very early 'Matt' bronzed finish strike of this Coast Guard decoration

The medal riband is fitted with an unmarked 12mm crimp-brooch, complete with long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The Coast Guard Medal was instituted on 4 August 1949 (but it was not bestowed on any recipient until 1958) as a non-combat bravery decoration for a...  read more

Code: 20321

United States: Coast Guard Achievement Medal. With 2 x Gold 'Further Service' Stars on riband

The 2 x 'Gold Star' emblems denote that the recipient has been awarded a further 2 x additional awards of the Coast Guard Achievement Medal

The medal drape fitted with an early unmarked 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' mounting bar. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

Important: The absence ...  read more

Code: 20316

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

Russia (Soviet Union): Medal 'For the Defence of the Caucasus 1942-1943. Instituted 1944

Awarded to all Soviet military and civilians who participated in the defence of the Caucasus region between July 1942 and 9 October 1943

It is estimated that 870,000 x medals were awarded to qualifying personnel

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse

Condition: About VF  read more

Code: 20163

Russia (Soviet Union): Soviet Armed Forces Jubilee Medal 'For 70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR 1918-1988'. Instituted 1988

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20159

Russia (Soviet Union): Jubilee Medal for 'Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945' (1945-1965). Instituted 1965

It is estimated that 9,842,160 x medals were issued to qualifying personnel

Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 20157

United States: Purple Heart Medal. With 'Silver Star' device. The device indicating an award to United States Navy, United States Marine Corps or United States Coast Guard personnel who have been wounded in action on multiple occasions

The presence of the 'Silver Star' device on the riband drape denotes that the recipient had been awarded 'Five further Awards' of the Purple Heart

The Silver Star emblem is the correct ordnance issue 5/16" size, as worn by personnel who have been wounded a further five times after their initial award, by members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and Un...  read more

Code: 19992