United States: Purple Heart Medal. With 4 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' on riband.An 1990-2000 era issue

The 4 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' device denotes that the wearer was the recipient of a 4 x further awards of the decoration = a total of 5 x Purple Heart awards

As awarded to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in the Balkans, Kosovo, Gulf War, Somalia and in campaigns associated with the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan, Iraq etc)

Medal r...  read more

Code: 23266

United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)

Marked with contractors hallmark 'L 22' on reverse

The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x clutch-back posts and clip fittings as issued

The award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribands

Basic Award criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be ...  read more

Code: 23536

Republic of South Vietnam: Army of the Republic of South Vietnam (ARVN). Parachute Brevet badge (Basic)

Dimension: 2.5 inches

In chromed white metal, solid struck

Complete with original clutch-back fittings as issued

With USA makers marks for 'Ken Nolan Inc / Irvine / CA' on 3 x lines

A scarce contemporary Vietnam War era American struck item of insignia, almost certainly worn by an American instructor or attached advisor

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Code: 23535

United States: United States Army 'Sharpshooter' Marksman's Badge. With 3 x Army Weapons Qualification Claps 'Rifle', 'Auto. Rifle' & 'M-14'

Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark L22

The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued

Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades / classes, in order of achievement being 'Expert' (1st Class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd Class) & 'Marksman' (3rd Class)

The insignia is worn pendant in dress uniform on the left breas...  read more

Code: 23533

United States: United States Army 'Expert' Marksman's Badge. With 5 x Army Qualification Clasps, 'Rifle', 'Auto.Rifle', 'Machine Gun' 'Grenade', 'Sharpshooter'

Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark 'D22'

The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued

Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades, in order of precedence being 'Expert' (1st class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd class) & 'Marksman' (3rd class), the insignia being worn in dress uniform on the left breast pocket and below any medal ...  read more

Code: 23534

United States: United States Army 'Sharpshooter' Marksman's Badge. With 3 x Army Weapons Qualification Claps 'Machine Gun', 'M-14' & 'Bayonet'

Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark G23 within legend 'Made in USA'

The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued

Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades / classes, in order of achievement being 'Expert' (1st Class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd Class) & 'Marksman' (3rd Class)

The insignia is worn pendant in dres...  read more

Code: 23532

United States: United States Army 'Marksman' Badge. With 4 x Army Weapons Qualification Bars bars 'Marksman', 'Carbine', 'M-14' & 'Bayonet'

Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark D22

The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued

Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades / classes, in order of achievement being 'Expert' (1st Class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd Class) & 'Marksman' (3rd Class)

The insignia is worn pendant in dress uniform on the left breast...  read more

Code: 23531

United States: California National Guard 100 % Drill Attendance Badge. With 4 x annual 100% drill attendance clasps, for '1958', '1959', '1960' & '1961'

The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued

The insignia is worn pendant in dress uniform of the California State Guard on the left breast tunic pocket and below any medal ribands

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Code: 23530

United States: Korean Service Medal. With 2 x bronze 'Service Star' emblems on riband

The bronze 'Service Star's' denote that the recipient had served in a total of '2' x separate campaign phases / operations that were authorised as specified for the Korean War (a silver star = 5 x operations, and the bronze stars each are for 1 x operation)

A fine example of a very early issue medal, the silk corded riband fitted with an unmarked 12mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar,...  read more

Code: 23527

United States: Vietnam Civilian Service Medal (1959-1973)

The corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch (circa 1960'-1980's), the mounting bar having the Federal Contractors (makers) hallmark indented on the reverse showing 'Diamond symbol with GI letters' (for medal maker Williams & Anderson Co). The brooch complete with a long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The Vietnam Civilian Service Award is...  read more

Code: 23526