Syria: Order of the Wounded (Wound Medal). Bronze & enamel

A bronze and enamel item of insignia

The 'Wound Medal' was instituted on 4 July 1953

The medal is awarded to any uniformed personnel who is wounded in the service of the state

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 20756

Syria: 6th of October War Medal 1971. Bronze and enamel

Awarded for war service during the 1971 Arab-Israeli War, a.k.a. 'The Yom-Kippur War'

The enamelled obverse centre depicts the map outlines of the 'Arab world'

An estimated 45,000 medals were awarded to Syrians were deployed and served under combat conditions during the 'October War'. The Syrian's fought principally in the region of the Golan Heights (that were cap...  read more

Code: 23272

Syria: Medal of Training: 3rd Class award. Gilt and enamel

Instituted in 1961, the 'medal of training, is awarded in three grades. The medal is the same for all grades / classes, and higher grades of the award are distinguished by the inclusion of emblems on the riband:

- 1st Class: Worn with a silver palm emblem on riband
- 2nd Class: Worn with a silver star emblem on riband
- 3rd Class:

The medal is awarded...  read more

Code: 23270

Yugoslavia (Democratic Federal Yugoslavia): Medal for Merit to the Nation (Instituted 1945). 1st Type. Bronze Gilt

A first type award with reverse 'Zaglube' legend

Instituted in 1945. The award continued to be awarded after the creation of the post-war (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia). It is estimated that 430,666 awards were made during the life of the medal

Dimension: Approx 37mm in diameter

The medal mounted as worn, the original riband mounted on a ...  read more

Code: 19986

Nigeria (Republic): Defence Service Medal 1967-1970

The medal was awarded to the Nigerian military forces for service during the Civil War that took place 1967-1970 following the creation of the secessionist state of the Republic of Biafra

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 22921

South Africa (Republic): General Service Medal (133929)

The medal officially numbered impressed (the medal was never issued named only numbered)

The medal suspended from an investiture loop 'hanger'

Sold together with companion miniature medal and full length of riband on both medals

The General Service Medal was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1987, and could be awarded retrospectively to q...  read more

Code: 22919

Sri Lanka: 50th Anniversary of Independence 1948-1998

This medal was awarded to all ranks of the Regular and Volunteer Forces of the Army, Navy and Air Force of Sri Lanka, who are in active service as at the 4 February 1998 and were recommended by their respective Service Commanders

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 22916

Pakistan: Republic Medal 1956

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 10277

Gordon Highlanders. Other-Ranks white metal glengarry badge. Circa 1902-1953

As-worn by the Jock's of the Gordon Highlanders through the Great War, Second World War and Malaya Emergency circa 1902-1953

The insignia complete with both of its reverse loop fittings with brass cotter pin, as issued

This badge was formerly worn by No. 2545 Lance-Corporal George Galen 5th (Buchan and Formartin) Battalion ) Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), ...  read more

Code: 24807

Gordon Highlanders: Sweetheart Brooch. A Silver and Mother of Pearl. Great War era issue

An enamel regimental insignia, upon a Mother of Pearl background all contained within a silver (marked) rim casing

The reverse of the badge with horizontal hinged pin and clasp, marked 'Sterling Silver Rim'

Enamel and Mother of Pearl all intact

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24808