United States: Legion of Merit. Officer (or 3rd grade) Breast Badge. Gilt & enamel, with LOM emblem on riband. Circa 1990-2024

The decoration complete with corded silk riband, suspended from a 9mm crimp brooch. The reverse of the crimp brooch retaining its original hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, and with contractors hallmark 'G-27'

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of ou...  read more

Code: 24167

United States of America: Legion of Merit. Officer (or 3rd grade) Breast Badge. Gilt & enamel, with LOM emblem on riband. Circa post 1980-

The decoration complete with corded silk riband, suspended from a 12mm crimp brooch. The reverse of the crimp brooch retaining its original hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, and with makers marks 'LI-GI'

Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding s...  read more

Code: 24166

United States of America: Legion of Merit. Commander (or 2nd grade) Neck Badge. Gilt & enamel

The insignia fitted with a full length neck cravat riband, with brass hook & eye fittings

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the United States as well as...  read more

Code: 24165

United States of America: Legion of Merit. Grand Commander (or 1st grade) Breast Star. Gilt & enamel

The reverse of the Grand Commander breast star retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the U...  read more

Code: 24164

United States: Silver Star Medal. Korean War & Vietnam War issue (Circa 1950-1975)

The SSM is only awarded as a reward for acts of gallantry under active combat conditions

The medal riband is fitted with an early 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' complete with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

The reverse of the mounting brooch without any contractors hallmarks indicating an issue from the Korean War / Vietnam War eraread more

Code: 24163

United States: Distinguished Flying Cross. Circa 1990-2022

The silk moire corded riband fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch' single-space medal mounting bar. The mounting bar with contractors hallmark 'G-27'

The Distinguished Flying Cross, that was established by Congress on 2 July 1926, is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of oper...  read more

Code: 24162

United States: Joint Service Commendation Medal. With Gold Valor 'V' emblem on riband, as awarded to United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel. Circa 1990-2017

The Gold 'V' (Valor) emblem on the riband indicates that the recipient was a member of the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps, and was earned prior to 2017 (in 2017 the awarding of 'V' emblems was standardised for the US Armed Services, with all services adopting the same emblems)

A "V" device is a metal 1⁄4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter "V" with serifs which, when w...  read more

Code: 24161

United States: Purple Heart Medal. Circa 1990-2010

An un-named and un-attributed issue as awarded in post 1990 era, of the type awarded to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in the; Gulf War, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and during the various operations associated with the 'War on Terror'

Medal riband fitted with 9mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar. This with intricate drop-lock hinged pin and clasp...  read more

Code: 24160

United States: United States: Purple Heart Medal

An un-named and un-attributed issue as awarded in post 1990 era, of the type awarded to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in the; Gulf War, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and during the various operations associated with the 'War on Terror'

Medal riband fitted with 9mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar, this retaining the original intricate drop-lock,cl...  read more

Code: 24159

A positively attributed & extremely scarce Officer's double 'Malaya' campaign miniature medal group to Officer 'Decorated' & 'Wounded' FEPOW: Major George Francis Moir-Byres, 1st late 2nd Battalion(s) Gordon Highlanders

- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp
- The Pacific Star. No clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal. With 'Oakleaf' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches (FEPOW 1942-45)
- GSM 1918. GVI type II clasp 'Malaya'

Rarity: It is estimated that less than 29 'All-Ranks' of the Gordon Highlanders, earned and received both a Pacific Star (service in 1941-1942) & later GSM 'Malaya'...  read more

Code: 24350