Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1st type Bronze 'Rampant Lion' citation emblem on riband
The decoration with King Albert I reverse
The 1st type 'Rampant' Bronze Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style
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50.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x bronze 'Palms' all with 'A' cypher
The decoration with King Albert I reverse
The emblems denote:
- 4 x Bronze 'Palms': The award of 4 x Citations at Army Level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, This stitched for wear to be mounted on a traditional 'Boule' (mounting rod)
A scarce seen multi-emblem decoration
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65.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x bronze rampant 'Lion' citation & 3 x bronze 'Palms' emblems (these all with 'A' cyphers), on riband
The decoration with King Albert I reverse
The emblems denote:
- 2 x Bronze Lions: The award of 2 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Regiment level
- 3 x Bronze 'Palms': The award of 3 x Citations at Army Level
The medal retaining its original silk riband
A scarce seen multi-emblem decoration
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75.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With 'Gilt' (vermeil) rampant 'Lion' citation emblem on riband
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The 'Gilt' (vermeil) Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Gilt Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Division' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband
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50.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze 'Lion' citation emblem on riband
As awarded during Second World War and Korean War
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The 'bronze' Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian sty... read more
50.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze 'Palm' emblem, with 'L' cypher on riband
As awarded during Second World War and Korean War
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The bronze 'Palm' with second type King Leopold 'L' cypher palm that was introduced in 1952, and made retrospective to 1940 (so worn on both Second World War and Korean War CDG awards), denotes:
- 1 x bronze 'Palm': The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of t... read more
50.00 GBP
Norway: Defence Medal 1940-1945 (Deltagermedaljen 9. april 1940 - 8. mai 1945)
The medal - also referred to in English as the 'Participants Medal' - was awarded to qualifying Norwegian and some allied personnel who met below following criteria
- Taking part in the campaign in Norway in 1940 for five days or more.
- Service in the Norwegian armed forces and merchant fleet outside of Norway for four months or more (awarded for less than four months ser... read more
Russia (Soviet Union): Medal 'For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945'. Instituted 1945
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces, for example medals awarded to the Bulgarian Armed Forces
It is estimated that 14,933,000 x personnel qualified for this medal
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate... read more
15.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): Jubilee Medal for 'Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 (1945-1985). Instituted 1985
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse
It is estimated that 11,268,980 x medals were issued to qualifying personnel
Important: In 1994, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, gave formal approval for all qualifying British veterans of the Arctic Convoys (Royal Navy, Royal Marines, N... read more
20.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): Order of the Red Banner of Labour. 2nd type awarded 1943-1990. Numbered (827762
Reverse of insignia with Moscow Mint marks and below the engraved serial number '827762'
The Order of the Red Banner of Labour was worn on the left side of the chest and in the presence of other awards of the USSR, was located immediately after the Order of the Red Banner
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and cl... read more