Republic of South Korea (ROK): Korean War Service Medal 1950-1953

The Korean War Service Medal also known as the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM), is a military award of South Korea which was first authorized in December 1950

The 1950 issue of the medal was called the 'Incident Participation Medal' and was of a different design

In 1954, the medal was re-styled in name and design, the revised style having 'Crossed Bull...  read more

Code: 25761

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

The reverse of the plated brass & enamel medal retaining its hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued, that have the marks 'B.B. & Co.' indented on the pin-plinth

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)

All enamel intact, and with no chips or graz...  read more

Code: 25540

Hungary (Kingdom 1926-1945): Medal for the Liberation of Upper Hungary, 1938

A medal issue of the 'Horthy Regime' (Prince Regent Miklos Horthy)

The bronze medal with obverse portrait of Francis II Rakoczi - the revered national leader of the Hungarian Uprising 1703-1711. With reverse central inscription 'A Magyar Felvidek Felszabudulasanak Emlekere 1938' (Medal for the Liberation of Upper Hungary)

Dimensions are 34.1mm (w) x 38.5mm (h), wor...  read more

Code: 23889

Peru: Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. 3rd Class 'Commander' inignia (Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos. Comendador). Silver gilt & enamel

The reverse of the insignia with makers marks for Casa de Moneda of Lima, Peru

Complete with full length neck cravat riband. This with silk ties

Sold together with plush hinged case of issue. The case with the Peruvian 'State Seal' on the outside lid

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 23744

Peru: Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. 2nd Class Breast Star (Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos). Silver gilt & enamel

The reverse of the insignia complete with long stout vertical hinged pin, clasp and side-hook fittings, as issued

Reverse centre cartouche with makers marks for 'Casa Nacional De Moneda, Lima-Peru'

A fine looking early issue gilded & enamel breast star

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23743

Peru: Order of Naval Merit (Orden al Merito Naval). 4th Class 'Commander' insignia

A set, sold together with:

- Enamelled miniature award with 'Pasador'
- Enamelled lapel insignia
- Contained in plush hinged case of issue with makers logo for 'Zuloeta'

Reverse of the full-size insignia with makers marks for 'Zuloeta'. The companion miniature and lapel pin each with silver assay marks '925'

The case of issue with the c...  read more

Code: 23742

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

Botswana (Republic): Prison Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

A quality early issue medal struck by 'Spink' of London for the Government of Botswana

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 22965

Cambodia (Kingdom restored 1993-): Decoration for Reconstruction. Gold (gilt) 1st Class

With makers mark 'Tuuch' on reverse on suspension

This decoration was created in 1993, and is awarded in 3 x classes, vis; Gold (gilt), Silver & Bronze

The decoration complete with reverse hinged pin and clasp as issued

Awarded to individuals who have made notable contributions, either materially or financially to the development and infrastructure ...  read more

Code: 22963

Cambodia (Kingdom restored 1993-): Decoration for Reconstruction. Silver. 2nd Class

This civil decoration was created in 1993, and is awarded in 3 x classes, vis; Gold (gilt), Silver & Bronze

The decoration complete with reverse hinged pin and clasp as issued

Awarded to deserving individuals who have made notable contributions, either materially or financially, to society, vis scientific, industrial, and infrastructure developments in Cambodiaread more

Code: 22962