Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 2nd type obverse 'Flores 1907-1908'
The clasp commemorates a punitive expedition to the island of Flores located in the Celebes Sea, that was conducted between 9 August 1907 to 29 February 1908
Flores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. Administratively, it forms the largest island in the East Nusa Tenggara Province
Rare
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Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 2nd type obverse 'Gajoen Alaslanden 1904'
The clasp of which less then 200 are estimated to have been awarded, is the rarest in the entire series of campaign clasps issued in respect of colonial punitive expeditions and service in Netherlands East Indies
The Gayo-Alas Expedition (Gajo- en Alaslanden Expeditie) of 1904 was led by Colonel G. C. E. van Daalen of the Korps Marechaussee te Voet. The punitive expedition was ca... read more
Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 2nd type obverse 'Tamiang 1893'
This punitive expedition was centred along the Tamiang River in the North East region of Sumatra
The campaign lasted just over 10 months during which the below following numbers of Dutch gallantry awards were made:
- Military Order of William (3rd Class) x 1
- Military Order of William (4th Class) x 4 (inc 1 x posthumous)
- Bronze Medals for Bravery &... read more
Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 1st type obverse portrait of King Willhelm with clasp 'Borneo 1850-1854.'
The clasp commemorates a colonial expedition to the West Coast of Borneo where the Dutch Colonial forces sought to subdue Malay and migrant Chinese, which latter included as many 30,000 members who were organized in numerous secret societies known as 'Kongsi'
The campaign lasted about 4 years, during which the original commanding officer of the Dutch force, Lieutenant-Colonel F. ... read more
Pakistan (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (MTN/196140 Sep Ghulam Ahmed R P A S C - MT)
At the time the recipient, Ghulam Ahmed, earned his 'Pakistan Medal' he was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Royal Pakistan Army Service Corps, of the Pakistan Army. The inclusion of the MT suffix in the naming indicates that the recipient was serving with the Motor Transport branch of the Royal Pakistan Army Service Corps
A nicely toned example with old... read more
22.00 GBP
Pakistan (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (6251609 Hav Fida Hussain P. Sigs.)
At the time the recipient, Fida Hussain earned his 'Pakistan Medal' he was holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the Pakistan Signals, of the Pakistan Army
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20.00 GBP
Turkey (Ottoman Empire): The Ottoman War Medal (Turkish War Medal) or Harp Madalyasi
The reverse hinged pin indented with makers marks 'B.B. & Co.'
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)
Reverse of the decoration retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings. The reverse with makers marks B.B.& Co
All ena... read more
195.00 GBP
United Nations Medal: UNHQ (United Nations Headquarters)
Awarded to qualifying military personnel from member states who have been seconded to UNHQ for 'Staff Duties' (for example planning of new missions) and Logistics for a duration of 90 days or more
The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting bar, this latter complete with its hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued
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20.00 GBP
United Nations Service Medal: UNTSO (United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation 1948 -)
The UNTSO service medal is the longest running award in the United Nations series of medals, and has been awarded for services since 1948
As awarded to qualifying Commonwealth personnel (Australia, Canada & New Zealand) who have deployed on UN Duty in Palestine and adjacent Middle East territories anytime since 1948
The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting b... read more
20.00 GBP
United Nations Medal: UNYOM (United Nations Yemen Observer Mission 1963-1964)
The United Nations record that the below following member states have contributed military observers to UNYOM and have qualified for the medal;
- Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Ghana, India, Italy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Sweden, the United States of America and Yugoslavia
The medal riband fitted with its metal mounting ... read more
20.00 GBP