Germany (Federal Republic): Blockade Runner Badge (Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. De-Nazified 1957 version

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

Dimension: 48.7mm

Weight: 39.37g

Obverse: The award is constructed of patinated and silvered tombac, the obverse consisting of a circular chain wreath with a central blockade r...  read more

Code: 24455

Germany (Federal Republic): Naval Honour Roll clasp with Ribbon (Ehrenblattspange der Kriegsmarine). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. This a De-Nazified 1957 version

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

Insignia Dimension: 26.2mm

Obverse: Constructed of die struck, fire gilded tombac, consisting of a circular oak wreath encompassing a vertical anchor, mounted onto a section of ribbon for an Iron Cr...  read more

Code: 24454

Germany (Federal Republic): A Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp. Bronze Grade. De-Nazified 1957 version

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

Metal: Constructed of bronze. The reverse retaining its barrel hinge with horizontal pin and clasp fittings

Dimension: 76.92mm (W) x 25.62mm (H)

Weight: 18.3g

Nazi-era awa...  read more

Code: 24453

Germany (Federal Republic): War Merit Cross 1939 (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1939) 2nd Class. Bronze with combatant 'Swords'. 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

Metal: Constructed of bronze. With loop suspension

Dimension: 48.44mm x 48.52mm

Weight: 30.9g

A choice condition example

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 24452

Germany (Federal Republic): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). 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

Metal: Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, on loop for suspension

Dimension: 35.62mm (w) x 43.95mm (h)

Weight: 31.7g

Popularly referred to as the 'Eastern Front Medal
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Code: 24451

Germany (Federal Republic): A Wehrmacht (Heer) 12-Year Long Service Award. 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

Metal: The medal of gilt metal. With loop suspension

Dimensions: 30.08mm

Weight: 15.4g

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 24450

Italy (Republic): An Italian Aviation Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service 'Gold' (gilt) grade or, 1st Class (Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea, ‘oro’). 1953- type

The medal was instituted in 1953 to replace the award series first created in 1926 that hitherto bore the portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III. The medal is awarded in three grades or classes the different grades representing different periods f service. The 'Gold' grade, or 1st Class, and is awarded for long service in the air force for 25 years’ service

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 24447

Italy (Mussolini-Fascist era): Commemorative Medal for the Expedition to Albania 1939 (Medaglia Commemorativa della Spedizione in Albania)

The medal was instituted on 7 March 1940 as an award in respect of the Italian campaign in 1939, and subsequent occupation of Albania. In 1939 Italy invaded Albania using overwhelming Italian force

A fairly scarce seen Second World War era campaign medal for the Balkans

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24446

Spain (Franco-era): The Medal of the Mutilated for the Fatherland (Medalla de Mutilado 1938)

This Spanish award was created on 5 April 1938 - and awarded retrospectively to casualties of the Spanish Civil War, who, due to war wounds, had lost a limb(s) through mutilation, amputation or otherwise lost the usefulness of any limbs due to being crippled or suffering from paralysis

Gilt and enamel

The medal retaining its original silk riband, and integral top g...  read more

Code: 24445

United States: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania National Guard War Service Medal 'Set' 1916-1918

The medal fitted on its original silk riband complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings

The medal sold in its white card box of issue, with makers named and details on card lid and contained within card slip-case carton. Sold as a set accompanied with a companion pin back single riband bar

Awarded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to all personnel who served in...  read more

Code: 24443