Portugal (Republic): Order of Prince Henry the Navigator ( (Cavaleiro de Ordre do Infante D. Henrique). Fifth Class breast badge, gilt & enamel

Sold together with

- Plush hinged leatherette case of issue, by maker Frederico Costa, Lisbon, Portugal

- Original bestowal Document for the Portuguese Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, named to John Clench (United Kingdom), dated 18 July 1979

John Clench (1924-1985), son of Percy Thomas Clench (ex Royal Navy) was a native of Wivenhoe, Essex, Eng...  read more

Code: 23276

Portugal (Republic): President of Portugal Official State Visit to London Medal, 1955 (Medalha Commemorativa Da Visita Do Presidente Da Republica Portvgvesa Londres 1955

Lopes, President of the Republic of Portugal (1951-1958) made four international state visits, between 1953-1957, to allied countries. These were to; Spain in 1953; United Kingdom (London) in 1955 (Portugal being the United Kingdom's oldest ally); Union of South Africa, 1956, and his final state visit being to Brazil in 1957. In addition to the official state visits to allies, the President als...  read more

Code: 23275

A long serving 'Wireless Operators' Great War Mercantile Marine medal pair: Roland Lowther, Merchant Navy

- British War Medal. Silver issue (Roland. Lowther.)
- Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Roland. Lowther.)

Important: Roland Lowther is confirmed as a unique name in the searchable on-line repository of Mercantile Marine medal index cards held at The National Archives

Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cite...  read more

Code: 23829

United States: National Defense Service Medal with companion riband bar

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with federal contractors makers marks 'LIGI'

Sold together with companion single space silk riband bar, with fittings for wear

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dw...  read more

Code: 23257

United States: Navy Occupation Service Medal 1945-1990. With clasp 'Asia'. With United States Navy reverse

An early first issue of the medal. The silk corded riband fitted with a 1st type wide 12mm 'un-marked' crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy which was "Awarded to commemorate the services of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Gua...  read more

Code: 23255

United States: Navy Occupation Service Medal 1945-1990. With clasp 'Europe'. With United States Marine Corps reverse

An early first issue of the medal. The silk corded riband fitted with a 1st type wide 12mm 'un-marked' crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

The Navy Occupation Service Medal is a military award of the United States Navy (with a separate reverse design for the United States Marine corps) that was "Awar...  read more

Code: 23254

United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Germany'

An early first issue of the medal. The silk corded riband fitted with a 1st type wide 12mm 'un-marked' crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

Instituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x consecutive days of military duty within a designat...  read more

Code: 23253

United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Japan'

An early first issue of the medal. The silk corded riband fitted with a 1st type wide 12mm 'un-marked' crimp brooch. The mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings as issued

Instituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x consecutive days of military duty within a designat...  read more

Code: 23252

Black Watch (Royal Highlanders): Officer's Plaid Brooch. White metal. Circa 1881-1919

Metal: White metal

Weight: 146g

Dimensions: 104mm

The rim of the plaid brooch with exquisite fine hand-crafted engraved design detail. Superb

The reverse of the plaid brooch, with four screw posts and fittings, complete with its original long hinged stout pin and clasp, all 'as issued'

A magnificent and impressive exampl...  read more

Code: 23245

Poland: Pair of cloth shoulder titles for wear on 'Battledress'

The word 'Poland' in white thread against red cloth background

Of the pattern worn on the battle dress by the Free Polish Forces serving in the 1st Polish Corps under British Higher Command, that served with great distinction in the Near East, North Africa & Italy during the Second World War. Their finest victory being the Battle of Monte Cassino

Note:These badges...  read more

Code: 23243