India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for 'Assam & Bengal' (15462431 Swr S S Mohanth)
The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with an 'Armoured' regiment of the Indian Army
Note: The recipients unique Indian Army number is in the block allocated to regiments of the Indian Armour (tanks)
The Sainya Seva medal is awarded with different 'regional' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & servi... read more
12.00 GBP
Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940-1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940-1945)
This medal was established by Royal Decree on 20 October 1947, for award to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who were made Prisoner of War and incarcerated by the enemy during the Second World War
The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style
Condition: EF
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28.00 GBP
British India: Army Rifle Association, India, 1921. Regular size prize medal. Bronze
Metal: Bronze
Dimension: Approximately 35mm
Weight: Approximately 20g
Maker: Pinches of London
The Army Rifles Association, India, conducted and promoted a rifle shooting throughout British India, with a number of annual national and regional competitions that were open to 'All Ranks & Races', both individuals and teams drawn f... read more
25.00 GBP
France: Madagascar Medal (1st Expedition) 1883-1886 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1883-86). 1st Type medal
An original 1st Type Medal with 'Olive' suspension and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Engraver' marks on either side of reverse field
The silver medal fitted with the original silk 'moire' riband
Condition: Toned EF read more
125.00 GBP
British India: Assam Valley Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India). Lot comprising cap badges (1st and 2nd pattern) & shoulder title
Comprising:
1). Cap badge: Approximately (W)45mm x (H)32mm. 1st pattern. King's Crown & AVLH monogram. White Metal / SP. With 3 x loops to reverse as issued
2). Cap badge: Approximately (W)42mm x (H)40mm. 2nd pattern. Cap Star bi-metal in 2 x parts. With 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued
3). Shoulder title: Approximately (W)46mm x (H)12mm. Whi... read more
150.00 GBP
British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. 'Imperial Crown' Pagri / Helmet Badge. Brass
A cast badge of the type reported worn through to circa 1917
Dimensions: Approximately (W)50mm x (H)72mm
The badge is cast with solid centre, and retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued
Note: The National Army Museum (Field Marshal Chapple Collection) includes an example with voided centres and pin fittings on reverse
75.00 GBP
British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. Collar Badge. Queen Victoria Crown. Bronze. Die Struck
Dimensions: Approximately (W)25mm x (H)30mm
The badge with retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse
The badge dates to the Victorian era (pre 1901) and is a Victorian crown over Garter inscribed 'Madras Infantry Volunteers', Royal coat of arms in centre, wreath around with IVG (Infantry Volunteer Guards) in small discs at base of each side of wreath, scrolls belo... read more
25.00 GBP
British India: Cawnpore Rifle Volunteers. Helmet Badge. White Metal. With Gothic Crown. Die-struck
Worn from 1897
The regiment was re-styled 16th Cawnpore Rifles (Indian Defence Force) in 1916
Dimensions: Approximately 48mm x 84mm
The reverse of the badge fitted with a long hinged brass pin and w/m clasp fittings, as issued
Note: The figure in the badge is the 'Angel of the Well' the symbolic sculpture (based on legend) of the 'Ang... read more
275.00 GBP
British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Shoulder title badge. White Metal pattern
Dimensions: Approximately 46mm x 30mm
The reverse of the badge fitted with 2 x white metal loops as issued
The origins of this 'Kilted' unit - the oldest of the Scottish volunteer units that existed 'East of Suez' (in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon. Singapore, Hong Kong & Shanghai) - date to 1914, and the raising of the 'Calcutta Scottish Volunteers'. With the formatio... read more
40.00 GBP
Union of South Africa (Dominion): South African Army Technical Service (TCS). Pair of collar badges
The badges retaining their reverse loop fittings exactly as issued
Attribution: The 'Collars' were worn by Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, South African Army Technical Service, Union of South Africa Defence Force (see item codes ) for the recipients companion full-size medals & miniature medals. These latter are shown in the accompanying images - but do not form part of this sale
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20.00 GBP