France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871)

An 'Ordnance' first type medal. 30mm dimension

The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71

The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23753

Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). With 3 x clasps, 'Middellandse Zee 1940-1945','Oost-Azie-Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945' & 'Oorlogsdienst-Koopvaardij 1940-1945'

As awarded / worn by a Netherlands Merchant Seaman

In the order worn, the clasps represent service as under:

- East Asia - South Pacific 1942-45 (Campaign clasp)
- Mediterranean 1940-45 (Campaign clasp
- War Service-Merchant Navy 1940-45 (Generic service clasp)

The recipient would likely have been a Dutch seaman plying his trade during ...  read more

Code: 23747

Peru: Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. 3rd Class 'Commander' inignia (Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos. Comendador). Silver gilt & enamel

The reverse of the insignia with makers marks for Casa de Moneda of Lima, Peru

Complete with full length neck cravat riband. This with silk ties

Sold together with plush hinged case of issue. The case with the Peruvian 'State Seal' on the outside lid

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 23744

Peru: Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. 2nd Class Breast Star (Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos). Silver gilt & enamel

The reverse of the insignia complete with long stout vertical hinged pin, clasp and side-hook fittings, as issued

Reverse centre cartouche with makers marks for 'Casa Nacional De Moneda, Lima-Peru'

A fine looking early issue gilded & enamel breast star

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23743

Peru: Order of Naval Merit (Orden al Merito Naval). 4th Class 'Commander' insignia

A set, sold together with:

- Enamelled miniature award with 'Pasador'
- Enamelled lapel insignia
- Contained in plush hinged case of issue with makers logo for 'Zuloeta'

Reverse of the full-size insignia with makers marks for 'Zuloeta'. The companion miniature and lapel pin each with silver assay marks '925'

The case of issue with the c...  read more

Code: 23742

Poland (Republic 1919-1939): 3rd Mazovian Light Cavalry Regiment (Suwalki) 1921. Gilt & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and brass disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'Z. Olszewski'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23740

Poland (Republic 1918-1939): 2nd Grochowski Uhlan Regiment (Suwalki) 1925. White metal & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'A. Panasiuk'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23738

Poland (Republic 1918-1939): 4th Zaniemenski Uhlan Regiment (Volkowysk) 1921. White metal & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'A. Panasiuk'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23736

Polish Legions (Austria-Hungary Empire): 2nd Uhlan Regiment of Polish Legion 1917. White metal & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment

Believed to be of post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and disc fitting. This latter un-marked

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 23737

Poland (Republic 1918-1939): 5th Zaslawski Uhlan Regiment (Ostroleka) 1921. Gilt & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and disc fitting. This latter marked with makers name - 'Z. Olszewski'

Enamel chip right side of Eagle

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 23735