A large collection of approx 250 x mostly British Regimental postcards circa 1902-1920
A lot - see sample images attached - of 250 regimental & military post-cards, mostly period 1901-1914, but may include a handful from the 1920's
Includes Royal Flying Corps, various yeomanry, and corps and is particularly strong on Scottish 'Highland' & Irish Regiments
Virtually no duplication
Approx 15% written on obverse and or stamped
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395.00 GBP
A collection of 10 x South African War (Boer War) British military postcards
A lot - see images attached - of 10 military post-cards, all 1899-1902 and dating from the South African War (a.k.a. Boer War).
The cards include;
- Majuba Avenged
- Maxim Gun
- Canadian Garrison Artillery & New South Wales Lancer
- Blue Jacket & Royal Marine Light Infantry
- HMS Powerful
- Souvenir 1900, showing Lord Roberts & f... read more
85.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1st type Bronze 'Rampant Lion' citation emblem on riband
The decoration with King Albert I reverse
The 1st type 'Rampant' Bronze Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style
Condition: GVF read more
50.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x bronze 'Palms' all with 'A' cypher
The decoration with King Albert I reverse
The emblems denote:
- 4 x Bronze 'Palms': The award of 4 x Citations at Army Level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, This stitched for wear to be mounted on a traditional 'Boule' (mounting rod)
A scarce seen multi-emblem decoration
Condition: GVF read more
Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x bronze rampant 'Lion' citation & 3 x bronze 'Palms' emblems (these all with 'A' cyphers), on riband
The decoration with King Albert I reverse
The emblems denote:
- 2 x Bronze Lions: The award of 2 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Regiment level
- 3 x Bronze 'Palms': The award of 3 x Citations at Army Level
The medal retaining its original silk riband
A scarce seen multi-emblem decoration
Condition: GVF read more
Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With 'Gilt' (vermeil) rampant 'Lion' citation emblem on riband
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The 'Gilt' (vermeil) Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Gilt Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Division' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband
Condition: GVF read more
50.00 GBP
Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze 'Lion' citation emblem on riband
As awarded during Second World War and Korean War
The decoration with King Leopold III reverse
The 'bronze' Lion emblem denotes:
- 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level
The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian sty... read more
50.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): Medal 'For the Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945'. Instituted 1945
Awarded to Soviet service personnel who were on active service during The Great Patriotic War (Military service of 3 months or civil service of 6 months). Also awarded to some allied forces, for example medals awarded to the Bulgarian Armed Forces
It is estimated that 14,933,000 x personnel qualified for this medal
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate... read more
15.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): Commemorative Paratroopers / Parachutists Badge
The gilt aluminium badge with maker marks on reverse
Complete with hinged pin & clasp reverse fittings as issued
Condition: GVF read more
12.00 GBP
Russia (Soviet Union): 'Veteran of Labour' Medal. Instituted 1974-1991
The Medal "Veteran of Labour" was a civilian labour award of the Soviet Union established on January 18, 1974 by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to honour workers for many years of hard work in the national economy, sciences, culture, education, healthcare, government agencies and public organizations
Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting ... read more
15.00 GBP