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): 7th Lublin Uhlan Regiment (Minsk Mazowiecki) 1923. 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 marked with makers name 'A. Panasiuk'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23733

Poland (Republic): The Cross of Combat Action of the Polish Armed Forces in the West. 2nd type issue. With clasp 'Axel'

2nd issue medal, with larger plain ring suspension

Awarded to Polish veterans of the 'Battle of Axel', (a town in the south-west of the Dutch province of Zeeland, is situated only 6 km from the Belgian border) that was fought in September 1944, by the 1st Polish Armoured Division during the campaign to liberate the Netherlands

The medal was established by the Act o...  read more

Code: 24110

Poland (Republic): The Cross of Combat Action of the Polish Armed Forces in the West. 2nd type issue. With clasp 'Bolonia'

2nd issue medal, with larger plain ring suspension

Awarded to Polish veterans of the 'Battle of Bologna', fought by Polish troops in Italy in 1944

The Battle of Bologna was fought in Bologna, Italy from 9–21 April 1945 during the Second World War, as part of the Spring 1945 offensive in Italy. The Allied forces were victorious, with the Polish II Corps and supporti...  read more

Code: 24111

Nigeria: Nigerian Fire Service Cross 'For Gallantry'

This is the highest gallantry award available to Officers and Other Ranks of the Nigerian Fire Services

Award criteria for this decoration is:

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The Nigerian Fire Service Cross may be awarded to any member of the fire service for a most conspicuous act of gallantry in the course of duty

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The gallantry, meritor...  read more

Code: 20767

Nigeria: Nigeria Fire Services Meritorious Service Medal

A sterling silver medal

The medal with English silver assay and maker hallmarks on reverse

Award criteria for this decoration is:

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The Meritorious Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the
fire service for long and devoted service characterised by exceptional ability and exemplary record.

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Code: 20766

Nigeria: Nigeria Fire Services Long Service & Good Conduct Medal

Award criteria for this decoration is:

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The Long Service Medal may be awarded to any member of the fire service who has completed eighteen years continuous service with an
exemplary record, that is to say, his conduct sheet shows that:—

(i) He has not suffered any punishment during the period of twelve years immediately preceding the da...  read more

Code: 20765

Nigeria: General Service Medal 1966-70. In white metal

This the scarce 'White Metal' variant

The medal as awarded for participation on the government side during the Civil War that raged after the secessionist declaration of the Republic of Biafra

Note: Nigeria awarded 3 x different service medals for the Civil War, or Biafran War. Each medal had different award criteria, including, 'General Service'. 'Defence Service'...  read more

Code: 23312

Nigeria: National Service Medal 1966-70

Awarded to personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police. The riband representing the colours of each of the four forces, with the crests of the respective services depicted on the reverse of the medal

The medal as awarded for participation on the government side during the Civil War that raged after the secessionist declaration of the Republic of Biafra

Note: ...  read more

Code: 23311