Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With 'Gilt' (vermeil) rampant 'Lion' citation emblem on riband
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The 'Gilt' (vermeil) Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Gilt Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Division' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband
Condition: GVF read more
50.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze 'Lion' citation emblem on riband
As awarded during Second World War and Korean War
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The 'bronze' Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian sty... read more
50.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): Medal 'For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945'. Instituted 1945
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces, for example medals awarded to the Bulgarian Armed Forces
It is estimated that 14,933,000 x personnel qualified for this medal
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate... read more
Russia (Soviet Union): Commemorative Paratroopers / Parachutists Badge
The gilt aluminium badge with maker marks on reverse
Complete with hinged pin & clasp reverse fittings as issued
Condition: GVF read more
12.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): 'Veteran of Labour' Medal. Instituted 1974-1991
The Medal "Veteran of Labour" was a civilian labour award of the Soviet Union established on January 18, 1974 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to honour workers for many years of hard work in the national economy, sciences, culture, education, healthcare, government agencies and public organizations
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting ... read more
15.00 GBP
United States: Soldiers Medal. With 2 x bronze 'Oakleaf' clusters. Circa 1990-2023
The 2 x Bronze 'Oakleaf Clusters' emblem denotes that the recipient was awarded 2 x aditional award' of the Soldiers Medal = a total number of 3 x awards
A Soldier's Medal of the type awarded since circa 1990
The silk corded riband is fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch', complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The reverse of the brooch mount with governme... read more
45.00 GBP
United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 1 x bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster'. Circa 1990-2023
The 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the wearer had been decorated with an further 'Bronze Star Medal' = a total of 2 x awards of the BSM
The silk moire corded riband fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. This with Federal contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'. The bar retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued
Dated from... read more
30.00 GBP
United States: Air Medal. With 'V' for combat valor device and bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990 issue
An award for operations post 1990
The 'V' device indicates one of the awards was for 'combat valor'
The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on the riband denote that the recipient has been awarded a further additional award of the Air Medal = total of 2 x awards
Important: The style of mounting brooch and the absence of any numeric emblems indicate that this is... read more
45.00 GBP
United States: Army Commendation Medal (Instituted 1945). An issue circa 1970-1990
An award from period 1970-1990, including Vietnam War
The award - originally a riband - was made retrospective to 1941, and is issued for acts of heroism, meritorious achievement, or service
The medal, complete with an early 12mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal contractors hallmark of maker Willia... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: Air Force Combat Readiness Medal. Circa 1970-1990
Medal riband fitted with original 12mm crimp mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractor hallmark 'LI-GI'
The Combat Readiness Medal is an award of the United States Air Force that was instituted in 1964. The original Combat Readiness Medal was senior to the Air Force Commendation... read more
20.00 GBP