National Fire Brigades Union. Bronze issue Long Service Medal, with integral top '10 Years' bar. Engraved on reverse (Chief Officer C. L. Mason W.W.F.). The edge numbered ‘6293'

Sold together with named card box of issue (a/f)

Charles Lyall Mason served as Chief Officer with the Wolverton Works Fire Brigade, Buckinghamshire, and was awarded his Long Service Medal on 7 September 1920

The recipient was a most distinguished 'Railwayman' and Mechanical Engineer. He volunteered for service with the British Army during the Great War, serving wit... read more

Code: 21973

Japan (Empire) Taisho-era (1912-1926): Order of the Rising Sun. Fifth Class breast badge

An item of insignia issued during the Meiji / Taisho in the years circa 1888-1925, including the years of the 'Great War'

Dimension: Height 67mm including paulownia flowers; Width x 46mm. A silver gilt & enamel, badge with red cabochon in centre, and 'Gold' (gilt) rays

Sold together with with original silk moire riband with customary hook and eye suspension, as iss... read more

Code: 21964

United States: A United States Navy 'Naval Reserve' medal group of 5

- Navy Achievement Medal. With gilt star emblem on riband denoting additional award

- Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal. With 2 x bronze stars on riband denoting 2 x further awards

- National Defense Service Medal

- Armed Forces Reserve Medal. With 'Naval Reserve' reverse & 'Hourglass' (10 years service) emblem on riband

- Navy E... read more

Code: 21972

United States: Purple Heart Medal. Second World War issue, as awarded 1944-1945, Korean War & early Vietnam War

An un-named and un-marked issue circa from circa 1944-1970

Of the type awarded in Second World War, Korean War, and early Vietnam War

The silk corded riband mounted on an un-marked slot brooch, this retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

Condition: About EF read more

Code: 21971

United States: Purple Heart Medal. 1950-1970 era

An un-named and un-marked issue as awarded in 1960's of the type awarded to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in the Korean War and Vietnam War

Medal riband fitted with 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar, this retaining the original intricate drop-lock and long-hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

Note: 12mm crimp brooches were i... read more

Code: 21970

United States: Purple Heart Medal. 1969-1985 issue

An un-named and un-marked issue as awarded in post 1969 era, of the type awarded to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in the later years of the Vietnam War, Lebanon (Beirut) & Grenada

Medal riband fitted with 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar, this retaining the original intricate drop-lock and long-hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued
... read more

Code: 21969

United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 'Exceptional Leadership Medal'

Medal fitted with original silk corded riband, and crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI' on reverse, and the bar retaining the hinged pin & drop clasp fittings on reverse, and as issued

The NASA Exceptional Service Medal is an award granted to U.S. government employees for significant sustained performance characterized by unusual ini... read more

Code: 21968

United States: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 'Exceptional Achievement Medal'

Medal fitted with original silk corded riband, and 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI' on reverse, and the bar retaining the hinged pin & drop clasp fittings on reverse, and as issued

The NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal is an award of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration established in 1991. The medal is awarded ... read more

Code: 21967

Military Meritorious Service Medal. GVI second issue

A good contemporary strike miniature medal

Condition: EF read more

Code: 21965

South Africa Medal 1877-1879. With clasp '1877-8-9' (967. Pte E. Toole. 88th Foot)

Medal & clasp verification: Medal & clasp entitlement confirmed per respective campaign medal roll of 88th Foot (post 1881 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers) ref WO 100/47, that was compiled and signed at Mooltan, India, on January 1881.

The medal roll confirms that 967 Private Edward Toole, 88th Foot, qualified for his medal for fighting in two separate campaigns while in South Af... read more

Code: 21893