Interallied Victory Medal (4723 Sep. Musa Khan, 28 Pjbs.)

The recipient Musa Khan was by ethnicity & faith a 'Punjabi Mussalman', holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 28th Punjabis, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army

In August 1914, the 24th Punjabis were a single battalion regiment of the British Indian Army - a second 'war raised' battalion was only established in 1918 - 2/28th Punjabis remained in India, an...  read more

Code: 26021

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22506485 Pte. W. Green. W. Yorks.)

In July 1953, 1st Battalion, The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) deployed to Malaya for active service during the 'Emergency', where they served with 18th Infantry Brigade. During it's service in Malaya ,1/West Yorks, is credited with having killed 21 x 'Bandits', and suffered 8 x casualties. 1/West Yorks served in theatre through end of March 1955, when they embarked for return...  read more

Code: 26020

Malaysia: Federation of Malaysia Active Service Medal 1960-1967 (Pingat Khidmat Berbakti 1960-1967)

Un-named as issued

The medal mounted on a pin-back mounting bar as issued, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings

This medal was the very first campaign medal to be issued by the Government of Malaysia

Authority for award and wearing of this medal by British military personnel was published in Defence Council Instruction 240 of 196...  read more

Code: 26019

Ghana: Prisons Division Long Service & Good Conduct Medal

The medal was instituted on 1 July 1960, on which date Ghana became a 'Republic', and instituted its own national series of Orders, Decorations and Medals.

The medal is awarded to members of the uniformed 'Prisons Division' for 16 years unblemished long service and good conduct.

Medal fitted with its original riband, on which is attached a white metal bar 'Prisons ...  read more

Code: 26018

India General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Goa 1961' (4437274 Sep. Man Singh Sikh. L.I.)

The recipient Man Singh was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Sikh Light Infantry

The liberation of Goa from the Portuguese in 1961 marked the end of Colonialism in India

Sikh Light Infantry: The regiment was instituted in 1944, at which time it was bestowed the traditions and lineage of the predecessor ...  read more

Code: 26017

Japan (Showa era): Order of the Golden Kite. 7th Class breast badge. Silver

Struck during Showa era - encompassing awards for the Manchurian Campaign, Sino-Japan War and the Pacific War (1941-45) conflicts. This an example from the era 1936-1945

Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband

The Order of the Golden Kite was instituted on 12 February 189...  read more

Code: 26015

Japan (Meiji era): Order of the Rising Sun. 8th Class. Silver breast badge

An item of insignia from the Meiji era (1868-1912)

Uncommonly this item with makers hallmark 'ヒ' Japanese character indented on base of reverse on lower leaf at 6 o'clock

The major military conflicts during the Meiji era included; Boshin War 1868-9 (the war marked the demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate; Sino-Japan War 1894-95; Boxer Rebellion in China 1900, and the ...  read more

Code: 26014

Japan (Meiji era): Order of the Rising Sun. 8th Class. Silver breast badge

An item of insignia from the Meiji era (1868-1912)

The major military conflicts during the Meiji era included; Boshin War 1868-9 (the war marked the demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate; Sino-Japan War 1894-95; Boxer Rebellion in China 1900, and the Russo-Japan War 1904-05

The reverse of the silk 'moire' medal riband retaining the original hook and eye fittings as issu...  read more

Code: 26013

Japan (Showa era): Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class breast badge. A cased set

The insignia is silver

Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband

The decoration is sold with its lacquered hinged case of issue with the name of the decoration in gilt 'Kanji' Japanese characters on upper lid. Also complete with silk lapel riband rosette. This latter with g...  read more

Code: 26012

Japan (Taisho Era): Russo-Japan (Russia-Japan) War Medal 1904-1905

The medal was awarded to all Japanese personnel who served in Japan's victorious war against Russia

Medal fitted with original silk riband, this retaining the customary hook and eye riband fittings on reverse of the riband as issued

A choice condition item, the medal retaining its bright gilded finish, as issued

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 26011