Germany (Federal Republic): Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange) 1942-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimension: 9.8cm (L) x 2.6cm (H)

Weight: 42g

The badge with crossed 'Grenade & Bayonet' weapons in centre, on top of a black panel

The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) wa...  read more

Code: 24177

Germany (Federal Republic): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) 1939-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimensions: 56mm (H) x 46 mm (W)

Weight: 32g

A solid struck badge. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings on reverse

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infante...  read more

Code: 24176

Germany (Federal Republic): Officer's Cross (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse); Cross of Merit 1st Class. Gilt and enamel

The order complete with its original vertical hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse

The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. It was ...  read more

Code: 24175

Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted 'Ordenspange' of 4 x decorations as awarded to a former Second World War combat veteran 1939-1945. Including De-Nazified 1957 'Bundeswehr' version

- Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel
- Iron Cross 1939. De-Nazified 1957 version
- War Merit Cross 1939. Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class.Bronze with combatant 'Swords'. De-Nazified 1957 version
- Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l'Europe). Gilt & enamel
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Code: 24174

Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted 'Ordenspange' pair of order and decoration, as worn by a member of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)

- Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel
- Armed Forces Cross of Honour. Gold grade (Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold)

The medals mounted in the 'Ordenspange' traditional German medal mounting style

Sold together with:

- Companion medal riband bar. The riband for the Armed Forces Cross of Honour with gil...  read more

Code: 24173

A 'Sikh Sapper's' medal pair including campaign service in 'East Pakistan' in the 1971 Indo-Pak War: Naik Baldev Singh, Bengal Engineers Group

- India: Poorvi Star 1971 (1441894 Spr Baldev Singh Bengal Engrs Gp.)
- India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Bengal-Assam' (1441894 Nk. B. Singh. Bengal Engr)

The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith latterly holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bengal Engineers Group of the Indian Army

The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Comb...  read more

Code: 24172

Italy: Africa Campaign Medal 1887-1898. Bronze issue. No clasp

The medal was first instituted in 1894, and made retrospective to include campaigns dating back to 1884

The geogrpahic scope of this campaign medal covered many areas and campaigns that took place in the Horn of Africa, during the colonial 'Scramble for Africa'. Most notable in this period was the ill-fated Italian expedition to Ethiopia 1895.1896, where at the Battle of Adowa,on...  read more

Code: 24171

Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). No clasp

Reverse of medal with makers mark 'Begeer'

The medal sometime removed from a mounting-bar, the riband fitted with a single space mounting bar

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Code: 24170

Norway: King Haakon VII Freedom Medal 1940-45

Reference 'Norwegian War Decorations Awarded To Members Of The British Armed Forces 1940-1945 (Arne Simenstad, 1990), for a complete listing of all British recipients of this decoration

The medal mounted on original silk riband, together with its mounting bar. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings and as-issued

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Code: 24169

United States: Navy Cross. Circa 1990-2024

With matt satin finish to medal planchet

Weight of medal and riband 44g

Medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch. The brooch with makers hallmark 'Lordship NY-GI'. The brooch with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

This type awarded for campaigns and wars since 1990, including Somalia (Black-Hawk Down), Iraq...  read more

Code: 24168