India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2526 Nk. Sampat Singh, 16/Rajputs.)

Note: The recipient was a Hindu Rajput who served as a Naik (Corporal) with the 16th Rajputs, a single class infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, comprised entirely of Hindu Rajputs

In 1922 the 16th Rajputs were re-styled as 10th (Training) Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment. All battalions of the Rajput Regiment being descended from former Bengal Army infantry regiments tha...  read more

Code: 20681

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (142 Cpl. Mohd Saad Bin Ishin S'Pore Pol.)

The recipient Mohamad Saad (son of Ishin), was a Malay non commissioned officer holding the rank of 'Corporal' while serving with the Singapore Police Force

Note the recipients low three digit service number indicating an original member of Singapore Police Force when Singapore became a Crown Colony in June 1946 - and quite probably a veteran of the Second World War

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Code: 20657

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (44389 Nk. Bhola Singh, R Bombay S & M)

Note: The naming is officially re-impressed, and exactly as issued from the Calcutta Mint

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20646

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (01500 W-Carr, Hayat Muhammad, I.S.C.)

Note: The recipient was a long serving 'Attested Follower' and non-combatant who held the appointment and performed the trade of 'Water Carrier' while serving with the Indian Signals Corps

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20645

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue. Un-named

The medal is an un-named and un-marked specimen

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20644

Algeria: Medal for the Wounded and Seriously Injured during the War of National Liberation (1954-1962)

The medal with makers mark on reverse

Awarded to Algerian nationals who were wounded in action, or seriously injured and invalided due to service during the War of National Liberation against the former French colonial regime between 1954-1962

It has been estimated that between 140000-150000 Algerians died fighting for their independence during the long running War...  read more

Code: 20617

Algeria: Algerian People's National Armed Forces Long Service Medal. Gold grade

The Gold (gilt) grade medal is awarded to military and qualifying civilian personnel for 30 years long service in the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire)

The medal with makers mark on reverse

The medal was Instituted in 1986, and awarded in three grades, bronze (15 years), silver (25 years) and gold (30 years)

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 20614

Algeria: Algerian People's National Armed Forces Long Service Medal. Silver grade

The silver (white metal) medal is awarded to military and qualifying civilian personnel for 25 years long service in the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire)

The medal with makers mark on reverse

The medal was Instituted in 1986, and awarded in three grades, bronze (15 years), silver (25 years) and gold (30 years)

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 20613

Algeria: Algerian People's National Armed Forces Long Service Medal. Bronze grade

The bronze medal is awarded to military and qualifying civilian personnel for 15 years long service in the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire)

The medal with makers mark on reverse

The medal was Instituted in 1986, and awarded in three grades, bronze (15 years), silver (25 years) and gold (30 years)

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 20612

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officer' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). With silk rosette on riband and silvered 'Palm' emblem

A gilt & enamelled item of insignia, with silk rosette on riband denoting the insignia of an 'Officer' (Officier)

The silvered 'Palm' without monogram was instituted in 1954, and denotes 30 years of meritorious military service

The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars

In the Belgian 'Order of P...  read more

Code: 20611