Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 2nd Type Portrait Obverse. With 2 x clasps (or 'Gespen'). 'Atjeh 1873-1890' & 'Djambi 1901-1904'

The Expedition Cross (Expeditiekruis, or Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven) was created in 1869, and commemorated 33 different campaigns, including 6 x retrospective campaign going back to 1846. The 33 different campaigns each commemorated by it's own distinctive clasp

The medal commemorated various Netherlands colonial campaigns in the Netherlands East Indies & adjoining...  read more

Code: 25659

United States: Air Medal. With 'V' for combat valor device and bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990 issue

An award for operations post 1990

The 'V' device indicates one of the awards was for 'combat valor'

The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on the riband denote that the recipient has been awarded a further additional award of the Air Medal = total of 2 x awards

Important: The style of mounting brooch and the absence of any numeric emblems indicate that this is...  read more

Code: 22560

United States: Air Force Combat Readiness Medal. Circa 1970-1990

Medal riband fitted with original 12mm crimp mounting brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting. The reverse of mounting brooch with official Federal Government Contractor hallmark 'LI-GI'

The Combat Readiness Medal is an award of the United States Air Force that was instituted in 1964. The original Combat Readiness Medal was senior to the Air Force Commendation...  read more

Code: 22553

Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 2nd Type Portrait Obverse. With 2 x clasps (or 'Gespen').  'Timor 1911-'14' & ' W.Afd. Borneo 1912-'14'

The Expedition Cross (Expeditiekruis, or Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven) was created in 1869, and commemorated 33 different campaigns, including 6 x retrospective campaign going back to 1846. The 33 different campaigns each commemorated by it's own distinctive clasp

The medal commemorated various Netherlands colonial campaigns in the Netherlands East Indies & adjoining...  read more

Code: 25658

United States: Air & Space Achievement Medal (established 1980). With bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband

The bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further award of the Air Force Achievement Medal / Air & Space Achievement Medal = total of 2 x AFAM's / ASAM's

The corded medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp style brooch the reverse of the brooch with Federal Contractors hallmark 'G-27'. The mounting brooch retaining the long-hinged pin & intricate drop-...  read more

Code: 22551

Netherlands Expeditions Cross (Expeditie-Kruis). 2nd Type Portrait Obverse. With 5 x clasps (or 'Gespen'). 'Atjeh 1896-1900', 'Atjeh 1901-1905','Zuid-Celebes 1905-1908', 'Klein Soenda-Eilanden' & 'Atjeh 1906-1910'

At least one Dutch military Officer of the Colonial K.N.I.L., - Major W. H. Scheij -  is recorded to have been awarded this combination of clasps to the Expeditions Cross
 
The Expedition Cross (Expeditiekruis, or Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven) was created in 1869, and commemorated 33 different campaigns, including 6 x retrospective campaign going back to 1846. The 33 ...  read more

Code: 25656

United States: Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (Circa 1971-1990). With silver 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband

The silver Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further 5 x awards of the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Reserve Medal = total of 6 x ARFMSM's

Medal riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch mounting bar, with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Simco-GI'. The brooch retains the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings

Design...  read more

Code: 22550

United States: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. 2nd type with 4 x 'Service Stars' on the riband. Post 1990 issue

Un-named and un-attributed

Each of the bronze gilt 'Service Stars' indicate that the recipient had qualified for a further additional award of the MCGCM - each qualifying period being 3 years service. A total of 15 years good conduct

Medal mounted on a 9mm crimp-brooch. The reverse of the brooch retaining the original hinged pin and intricate drop clasp fittings a...  read more

Code: 22547

United States: Air Force Good Conduct Medal. With 4 x silver 'Oakleaf Clusters' on riband. Circa 1980-1990 issue

The silver 'Oakleaf Clusters' denotes that the recipient has been awarded a further 20 x awards of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal = total of 21 x AFGCM's. The AFGCM is generally awarded for 3 years service - reduced to 1 years service in times of 'War'. Since 1990, the Gulf War 1990-1991, and the War Against Terror 2001-to present day', have been designated times of war!

Medal ...  read more

Code: 22546

United States: National Defense Service Medal

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The medal brooch bar with Federal Contractors hallmark 'LI-GI'

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953

There have been 4 x distinct periods of award for the NDSM
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Code: 22539