United States: 5th Army Liberation of Naples Medal 1943

This example of the medal - fitted with the silk riband of 'The Italy Star' - as issued to qualifying American and British allied personnel of 5th Army, which included 'X Corps' of the British Army, serving under command of 5th Army, who entered Naples on 1 October 1943

The British 'X Corps' was not involved in the Sicily campaign but became part of Lieutenant General Mark W. Cla...  read more

Code: 25208

India: Independence Medal 1947 (49612 LAC. J. Kurian, R.I.A.F.)

The recipient J. Kurian, was an Indian serviceman of the Christian faith from Travancore-Cochin State (now present day Kerala), who held the rank of Leading Aircraftman while serving with the Royal Indian Air Force on 15 August 1947

In January 1950, in which month India became a republic, the Royal Indian Air Force, like all other branches of the Indian Armed Forces that had roya...  read more

Code: 25205

Korea Medal 1950-53 (A. W. Camamile.) A Decorated 'MALTA Epic / S.S. 'OHIO' Hero

A Medal Recipient of National Maltese Historical Importance

Distinguished Service Cross: Published in London Gazette issue of 22 June 1943, the circumstances of award shown as:

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For great gallantry in fuelling operations during the Enemy's most severe air attacks on Malta

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'Seedie's' registers of Second Worl...  read more

Code: 25202

Naval General Service Medal 1915-62. EIIR 2nd type with clasp 'Near East' (L/FX. 894804 A. Robertson. L.A.M. (O). R.N.)

Leading Air Mechanic (Ordnance) A. Robertson, served with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy, and is reported to have latterly served aboard the Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Centaur 1958-60

Condition: Reverse toned about EF  read more

Code: 25200

Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. EIIR issue with 'Kenya' clasp (22844247 Private S. Grewar. B.W.)

The recipient was Private Sandy Grewar, a national serviceman, who held the rank of Private while service with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)

The Dundee based newspaper the Courier And Advertiser issue of 14 October 1953, contained the below following article pertaining to the recipients service in Kenya Colony:

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Mother...  read more

Code: 25199

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EIIR issue (W/385896 Private B. E. A. Talbot. W.R.A.C.)

The female recipient was B.E.A.Talbot who held the rank of Private while serving with the Women's Royal Army Corps

Although the campaign medal rolls for post 1947 campaign to the British Army are not yet in the public domain, it has been reported that only 70 x Africa General Service Medals with clasp 'Kenya' were awarded to all-ranks of the Women's Royal Army Corps

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Code: 25198

Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (Albert Seward)

A medal of local Reading, Berkshire, England interest

Medal Verifcation: The recipient Albert Seward, was awarded the Imperial Service Medal per publication in the London Gazette issue of 21 August 1946, wherein he is shows as 'Albert Seward, Overseer, Post Office, Reading'

The medal retaining its original silk riband complete with silver mounting brooch, with hing...  read more

Code: 25195

Coronation Medal 1902. Metropolitan Police reverse. Bronze issue (P.C. J. Collins. E. Div.)

Police Constable John Collins (Warrant No 83361) is confirmed serving with 'E' or 'Holborn' Division of the Metropolitan Police in 1901 (The National Census for England & Wales refers) - recorded as John Collins, Police Constable, resident at 33 Liverpool Street, parish of St. Pancras, London

John Benjamin Collins, eldest son of George Collins (a Farmer) and Catherine Louisa Coll...  read more

Code: 25194

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue. With integral silver brooch buckle

The medal is un-named as issued

Fitted with a long length of original silk riband

Only an estimated 2567 x 1903 Delhi Durbar Medals in silver were issued. The medal being one of the scarcest seen of all royal commemorative medals ever to be issued

The reverse design of this medal, is, beyond any doubt , the most ornate, and attractive, British royal ...  read more

Code: 25193

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue

The replacement suspension neatly re-pinned at claw

The medal is un-named as issued

Only an estimated 2567 x 1903 Delhi Durbar Medals in silver were issued. The medal being one of the scarcest seen of all royal commemorative medals ever to be issued

The reverse design of this medal, is, beyond any doubt , the most ornate, and attractive, British roya...  read more

Code: 25192