France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type 'France Libre' London made variant, with uni-face wreath suspension & 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Erythree' & 'Libye'

The medal is of the second type with uniface wreath suspension. With clear J.R.G. (John R. Gaunt of London) signature on base of reverse, denoting a Free French medal issue struck in London England, during the war years 1940-1945

Both clasps on the silk medal riband are by the Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand'

Erythree: Instituted in London on 26 March 1942, a...  read more

Code: 22957

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension, Variant model by 'Marie-Stuart' & clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient'

Medal is a scarce variant by Paris maker 'Marie-Stuart', (30.5mm) with single sided suspension and 'sans' marks / poincons

The silvered (agrafe) on the riband, is by the Parisian medal maker 'Chobillon'

Extreme-Orient (Far East): The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946. The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the ...  read more

Code: 22955

Japan (Empire): Showa Enthronement Medal 1926

Medal fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, this retaining the customary hook and eye riband fittings on reverse of the riband as issued

A nice example with bright silk riband

Condition: Toned GVF  read more

Code: 22953

Nepal (Kingdom): King Mahendra Coronation Medal 1956 (Subha Rajyabhishek Padak)

The medal was struck in silver

All members of the Gurkha Contingent from the British Army that attended the Coronation of King Mahendra in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1956, were given permission to accept and wear the medal in British uniform

An attractive solid silver medal

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 22949

Nepal (Kingdom): King Birendra Coronation Medal 1975

The medal was struck in silver, and one of only a few Nepal medals issued in that metal

Mounted as-worn in the Nepalese semi-court style. The reverse of the silk riband with mounting bar, that retains its pin and clasp fittings

Amongst the British recipients of this medal were the then Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) and Lord Lous Mountbatten, both of whom a...  read more

Code: 22948

Nepal (Kingdom): King Birendra Silver Jubilee Medal Medal 1997

While King Birendra succeeded his father to the throne in 1972 - he was not actually crowned until five years later 1977 - the Silver Jubilee Medal being issued to commemorate the King's accession to the throne, rather than 25 years since his coronation!

King Birendra was murdered on, 1 June 2001, together with Queen Aishwarya and nine other members of the royal family, in the in...  read more

Code: 22947

Nepal (Kingdom): King Birendra-Queen Aishwarya Memorial Medal (Birendra Aishwarya Seva Padak)

This medal - the very last Nepal Royal Commemorative Medal to be issued - was uniquely named & styled as a joint Memorial Medal and Coronation Medal) in 2001. The medal was awarded in the the wake of the wake of the Royal Palace Massacre, and the coronation of King Gyanendra (the last monarch of Nepal), both events which occurred in 2001

Befitting this joint Memorial / Coronation...  read more

Code: 22946

Nepal (Kingdom): Aide De Camp (A.D.C.) Medal for Service to His Majesty the King of Nepal (Prasiddha Seva Padak). Silvered

The medal, which was instituted in 1966, and was awarded to Officers of the Nepalese Armed Forces who for two years served as an A.D.C. to His Majesty the King of Nepal

The medal fitted with its original silk riband

Following Nepal's transition from a monarchy to republic, the medal became obsolete in 2008

Extremely scarce

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 22945

Nepal (Kingdom). Royal Palace Guards Decoration. 1st Class 'Gold' (Gilt)

The decoration, which was instituted in 1968, was awarded in three classes, vis; Gold (Gilt metal) Silver & Bronze. Awarded exclusively to Officers and Junior Officers of the Royal Palace Guards, the elite personnel who guarded the Royal Palaces and provided close protection escorts to the Royal Family

The gilt medal fitted with its original silk riband

Following N...  read more

Code: 22944

Nepal (Kingdom). Royal Palace Guards Service Medal

The medal was instituted in 1977 was awarded to other ranks and junior NCO's of the Royal Palace Guards, which unit provided the elite personnel who guarded the Royal Palaces and provided close protection escorts to the Royal Family

The medal fitted with its original silk riband

Following Nepal's transition from a monarchy to republic, the medal became obsolete in ...  read more

Code: 22942