Austria (Empire): Iron Merit Cross with 'Crown' 1916-1918. Zinc
In German 'Eisernes Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband'
Instituted in 1916 in two grades - with and without crown (all crosses were dated 1916 regardless of year of issue) for wear with the 'War Riband'. Very early issues from 1916, were issued in iron but the metal was later changed to zinc from post 1916
The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with ... read more
50.00 GBP
A Russian Aviator Officer's 'Far East 'War Against Japan' 1945 medal pair: Junior Lieutenant Nikolai Iosifovich Dizna, 256th Independent Air Communications Regiment, Red Army Air Force
- Russia (Soviet Union): Order of the Red Star. Reverse with Moscow Mint marks and officially numbered '1638861'. Complete with original screw post and backing plate
- Russia (Soviet Union): Medal for the Victory over Japan, 1945. This on 5 sided riband plate with reverse pin fitting as issued
Medals Verification: Both awards confirmed as entitled per the recipient... read more
245.00 GBP
Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Independence Medal. Gilt
An Italian struck medal
The official issue 1960 Independence Medal was designed by Guerrino Mattia Monassi of the Italian State Mint. The reverse of the medal features Italian text which translates to:
'For a great Somalia: all our heart, all our soul, all our blood.'
Condition: VF read more
30.00 GBP
Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Independence Medal. Bronze. Variant
An Italian struck item of insignia
Condition: GF read more
15.00 GBP
Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Ethiopian War Medal 1964
A typical Italian struck campaign medal
Condition: VF read more
30.00 GBP
United States: Silver Star maroon / burgundy empty medal case of issue. Only awarded USN / USMC circa 1940-1942
This type of case of issue was only issued / used for United States Navy and United States Marine Corps awards of the Silver Star Medal
The case of issue is un-named, un-numbered and un-attributed
Length: 120mm
Width: 65mm
Height: 26mm
Weight: 50g
The inner case with silk panel on lid, with maroon colored... read more
145.00 GBP
United States: Bronze Star Medal. Circa issue 1945-1965 (including Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War)
A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard
Contained in a plush 'Coffin' black leatherette hinged case of issue, with the name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on the outside upper lid
The silk corded medal is fitted with an un-marked slot brooch, this retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock cla... read more
50.00 GBP
United States: Air Medal. Vietnam War issue (and through to 1975) issue. With maker marks. In case of issue
A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard
A cased decoration, sold together with plush leatherette 'Coffin' style hinged case of issue. This with name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters on outer lid
The silk corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch, the mounting bar having makers marks 'HLP-GI'. The ... read more
55.00 GBP
United States Navy: Special Warfare Insignia. Gold (gilt) breast badge. Full-size
With makers marks V-21-N on reverse
Reverse of insignia complete with 3 x pin-posts and their attached butterfly clutch discs
The Special Warfare insignia, also known as the 'SEAL Trident', recognizes those members of the United States Navy who have completed the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, completed SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) and have... read more
25.00 GBP
United States Navy: Submarine Warfare Insignia. Gold (gilt) Officers breast badge. Full-size
The reverse of insignia complete with 2 x pin-posts and attached butterfly clutch discs
The Submarine Warfare Insignia (a.k.a. 'Dolphins') is only worn by qualified submariners.
The Submarine Warfare Insignia is considered one of the Navy's three major enlisted warfare badges, along with the Surface Warfare Badge and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insigni... read more
25.00 GBP