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
read more
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 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): 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
United States: Soldiers Medal. With 2 x bronze 'Oakleaf' clusters. Circa 1990-2023
The 2 x Bronze 'Oakleaf Clusters' emblem denotes that the recipient was awarded 2 x aditional award' of the Soldiers Medal = a total number of 3 x awards
A Soldier's Medal of the type awarded since circa 1990
The silk corded riband is fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch', complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The reverse of the brooch mount with governme... read more
45.00 GBP
United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 1 x bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster'. Circa 1990-2023
The 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the wearer had been decorated with an further 'Bronze Star Medal' = a total of 2 x awards of the BSM
The silk moire corded riband fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar. This with Federal contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'. The bar retaining its long hinged pin and intricate drop lock clasp fittings as issued
Dated from... read more
30.00 GBP
United States: Air Medal. With 'V' for combat valor device and bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on riband. Post 1990 issue
An award for operations post 1990
The 'V' device indicates one of the awards was for 'combat valor'
The bronze 'Oakleaf Cluster' on the riband denote that the recipient has been awarded a further additional award of the Air Medal = total of 2 x awards
Important: The style of mounting brooch and the absence of any numeric emblems indicate that this is... read more
45.00 GBP