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11th Hussars Prince Alberts Own cap badge Beret badge with two lugs and locking pin
1957 Variation of the Knights Cross of the Iron cross 1957 Variation of the Knights Cross of the Iron cross in presentation case with a long piece of ribbon the KC is of three piece construction with a non magnetic core, I would say probably produced in more recent times
1st Kings Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge 1st Kings Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge 1937 –
1st The Queens Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards White Metal Cap Badge by the London Badge & Button Co Ltd
22nd Cheshire Regiment Brass Belt Buckle A very large and heavy 22nd Cheshire Regiment Brass Belt Buckle
24th Lancers Brass Button 24th Lancers Button kings Crown this regiment was disbanded in 1948 maker marked Gaunt London approx 26mm dia
61st Battalion Queensland Cameron Highlanders 61st Battalion Queensland Cameron Highlanders of Australia Badge in White Metal
61st Battalion Queensland Cameron Highlanders 61st Battalion Queensland Cameron Highlanders of Australia Badge in Black Metal
7th Queens hussars Bi-Metal British Army Cap Badge 7th Queens hussars Bi-Metal British Army Cap Badge with Kings crown slight twist in shape 1902 – 1952
A pair of union flag arm patches
A. Scottish Company (City of London National Guard) A. Scottish Company (City of London National Guard) Glengarry badge 1916/1919 Bi metal with two lugs to the reverse a really nice crisp badge
Adolf Hitler brass badge Small brass badge probably sold to raise funds for the party
Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Anodised Aluminium Cap badge Princess Louise's Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Anodised Aluminium Cap badge with two lugs and brass mid 1960’s securing pin
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Other Ranks white metal collar badge 1881- on
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officers collar badge in Bronze Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officers collar badge in Bronze 1881 – on
Army Air Corps Anodised Cap Badge Maker Marked J R Gaunt on the slider
Army Apprentice School Anodised Cap Badge maker marked J R Gaunt london on the slider this badge is worn
Army Catering Corps Brass Button Army Catering Corps Brass Button 1941-1952 Kings Crown maker marked Buttons Limited Birmingham approx 26mm dia
Army Dental Corps Cap Badge Army Dental Corps Cap Badge 1921 – 1948
Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) Brass Button Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) button 1940 1952 with Kings Crown maker marked Buttons Limited Birmingham approx 26mm dia
Army Service Corps Brass Button Army Service Corps Brass Button 1902-1918 maker marked Firmin & Sons Ld London approx 26mm dia
Australian Army Anodised Cap Badge Australian Army Anodised Cap Badge
Brass Beret Badge of the 11th Hussars Brass Beret Badge of the 11th Hussars with three retaining lugs to the reverse 1939 -1961 issue
Brass Button to the 6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Brass Button to the 6th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards maker marked Buttons Limited Birmingham 1855-1922
Brass Button to the Royal Sussex Regimen Brass Button to the Royal Sussex Regiment polished as to be expected and maker marked J.R Gaunt & Son London Eng 1855-1959
Brass Scottish Cadets Button Brass Scottish Cadets Button 1901 – 1946 approx 26mm diameter
British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Royal Artillery British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Royal Artillery ( I would say medium size) by J R Gaunt Birmingham 5.6g. Large is 7.10g by Firmin and Small is 4.6g by Grove
British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Small Arms School Corps British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Small Arms School Corps by Smith and Wright Ltd 5.3g this maker is very collectable and should not be overlooked
British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge The Royal Hussars British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales Own) by J R Gaunt Birmingham late 1970s
British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap badge to The Queens Royal Irish Hussars British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap badge to The Queens Royal Irish Hussars of two piece construction and maker marked J R Gaunt B’Ham I believe this to be 1960’s
British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap badge to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap badge to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps of two piece construction maker marked Firmin London 1980’s
British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Welsh Guards British Army Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Welsh Guards (Staff, Sergeants and Bandsmen) by J R Gaunt Birmingham weight 3.2g, Other Ranks are 3.3g in weight also this type are far more defined the body die probably 1960s badge made in mid to early 60s or early 70s
British Army Brass Button Brigadiers & Colonels GR V1 British Army Brass Button Brigadiers & Colonels GR V1 1937 – 1952 maker marked J R Gaunt & Son London
British Army Brass Button Coldstream Guards British Army Brass Button Coldstream Guards 1855 – 1957 maker marked Smith & Wright Birmingham
British Army Brass Button The Buffs East Kent Regiment British Army Brass Button The Buffs East Kent Regiment 1881 – 1935 maker marked Firmin and Sons London
British Army Brass Button The Queens Own West Kent Regiment British Army Brass Button The Queens Own West Kent Regiment 1901 – 1959 maker marked Jennens & Co Ltd London
British Army Brass Button to the 3rd Carabinier’s British Army Brass Button to the 3rd Carabinier’s maker marked Gaunt London
British Army Brass Button to the Royal Fusiliers British Army Brass Button to the Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment maker marked J R Gaunt & Son ltd London Eng 1881 onwards
British Army Brass Shoulder Title 13th/18th Hussars British Army Brass Shoulder Title 13th/18th Hussars 1922 – 1935
British Army Brass Shoulder Title Green Jackets Brigade British Army Brass Shoulder Title Green Jackets Brigade 1958 – on
British Army Brass Shoulder Title T 5 Seaforth Highlanders British Army Brass Shoulder Title T 5 Seaforth Highlanders
British Army Brass Shoulder Title T 7 Royal Scots British Army Brass Shoulder Title T 7 Royal Scots
British Army Bullion PTI Corps Crossed Swords British Army Bullion Physical Training Instructor (PTI) Corps Crossed Swords for No 1 Dress
British Army Cap Badge the Queen’s Own Hussars British Army Cap badge the Queen’s Own Hussars In white metal and brass with slider
British Army Corps of Military Police Brass Button British Army Corps of Military Police Brass Button 1937 – 1952 not maker marked
British Army Gold wire Artificers Qualification Badge British Army Gold wire Artificers Qualification Badge 70mm x 60mm this is for wear on the No1 Dress uniform so is rarely seen
British Army Gold wire Sniper Qualification Badge British Army Gold wire Sniper Qualification Badge 80mm x 80mm this is for wear on the No1 Dress uniform so is rarely seen
British Army Guards Division Pioneer Qualification badge British Army Guards Division Pioneer Qualification badge 85mm x 85mm white on black background
British Army Guards Division Rifle Marksman & Skill at Arms British Army Guards Division Rifle Marksman & Skill at Arms Instructor Badge 85mm x 70mm introduced in 1886
British Army Parachute Regiment badge British Army Parachute Regiment badge Anodised with two fixing lugs
British Army Pioneer Corps Brass Button British Army Pioneer Corps Brass Button 1939 – 1952 maker marked J R Gaunt & Sons London
British Army Royal Observer Corps Brass Button British Army Royal Observer Corps Brass Button 1938 – 1945 maker marked Gaunt London
British Army Shoulder title Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Scottish horse British Army Shoulder title in white metal to the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry Scottish horse 1947 – 1961
British Army Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button British Army Worcestershire Regiment Brass Button 1881 – 1909 maker marked Pitt & Co 31 Waddox St London
British Brass Button Royal Observer Corps British Brass Button Royal Observer Corps pre 1938 maker marked Royal Observer Corps pre 1938 Firmin London
British Silver Button Royal Observer Corps British Silver Button Royal Observer Corps 1938 – 1990 maker marked J R Gaunt & Sons London
British Territorial Officers Group of Six Awards Court Mounted British Territorial Officers Group of Six Awards Court Mounted by Spink & Son Ltd consisting of; 1939 -45 star France & Germany Star Defence Medal 1939 -1945 War Medal Africa General Service Medal Bar Kenya (NAME ERASED) King George the 6th Territorial Decoration Dated 1950 unfortunately the Africa General Service Medal has had the name professionally erased by Spink & Son? pricing reflects this
Bulgarian Order of the 9th of September with swords 3rd Class Boxed Bulgarian Order of the 9th of September with Swords 3rd Class in presentation case
Bulgarian Order of the Red Banner of Labour Bulgarian Order of the Red Banner of Labour with award document in it’s presentation case the award booklet is named to a Adrian Loanovici and dated 17-09-1970 the award is mounted on a classic soviet style 5 sided mounting device
Bullion signalers mess dress badge nice badge unworn
Cameron Highlanders Other Ranks Cap Badge Cameron Highlanders other ranks cap badge in white metal good detail
Canadian Cap Badge The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment Canadian cap badge The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment 1953 Queens crown other ranks in brass by Scully ltd of Montreal
Canadian Expeditionary Force 13th Battalion, 1st Canadian Division Royal Highlanders of Canada A Canadian Expeditionary Force 13th Battalion, 1st Canadian Division Royal Highlanders of Canada Officers Bronze with Kings Crown 1914 -1919
Canadian Expeditionary Force 17th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Collar Badge Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 – 1919, 17th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Collar Badge
Canadian Expeditionary Force 193rd Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders Collar Badge Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 -1919, 193rd Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders Overseas Canada Collar Badge
Canadian Expeditionary Force 38th Battalion Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) Collar Badge Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 -1919, 38th Battalion Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) Collar Badge faint maker name of W Scully Montreal on reverse
Canadian Expeditionary Force 75th Battalion Canadian Scottish Collar Badge Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 -1919, 75th Battalion Canadian Scottish (Belgium – France 1916 – 1919) Collar Badge
Canadian Expeditionary Force 92nd Battalion Overseas cap badge A Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914 – 1919, 92nd Battalion Overseas white metal cap badge
Canadian Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) Badge A Canadian Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) Badge in white metal 1936 – 1959
Canadian WW1 White Metal Shoulder Title Toronto Scottish of Canada WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Forces 1914 -18 Shoulder title to the Toronto Scottish in white metal
Commemorative Medal of the Czechoslovak Army Abroad Commemorative Medal of the Czechoslovak Army Abroad (Pametni Medaile Ceskoslovenske Armady V Zahranici) Bronze circular wreath with silver two tailed lion of Bohemia with the coat of arms of Slovakia instituted 15th October 1943 by the Czechoslovak Government in Exile in London, awarded to those who were outside their country at the time of the German invasion or those who subsequently escaped and joined Allied forces or all Czechoslovak units, a point worthy of note is that Czech pilots were second only to the Polish as the largest overseas group involved in the Battle of Britain the medal is in its original fitted case
Corps of Military Police Brass Button Corps of Military Police Brass Button G.R V1 Kings Crown 1937-1952 approx 26mm dia
Devonshire Regiment Brass Shoulder Title Devonshire Regiment Brass Shoulder Title 1881 – 1940
East German DDR 40 year service medal East German DDR 40 years anniversary service medal
East German DDR Silver Faithful Service Medal East German DDR silver faithful service medal nice colourful award
East German Service Hat NVA East German Service Hat NVA from Berlin 1989
Former Yugoslavia General Officers Miniature medal group of six awards Former Yugoslavia General Officers Miniature medal group of six awards consisting of: Order of National Merit, 3rd class, miniature / lapel device in German silver and gilt Circular silver and silver-gilt rayed order; the face with a five-pointed silver-gilt star with long and short doubly bifurcated radiant rays between the arms, the full length gold figure of a soldier centrally, a rifle over his right shoulder, a standard in his left hand. The Order of National Merit was instituted on 12 June 1945 in three classes by the A.V.N.O.J. (Antifašističko Vijeće Narodnog Oslobođenja Jugoslavije = Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia), de facto government of Yugoslavia at the end of World War II, to be awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and for merit in securing and organising the Yugoslav government and army. A decree of 1955 extended its award for achievement in the economic, cultural and social spheres. Order of the People’s Army with Silver Star (Orden Narodne Armije sa Srebrnom Zvijezdom). Five-pointed silver star, each arm with a longer bifurcated ray continuing from a shorter, wider bifurcated ray, two points between each arm, with loop for suspension; the face with a circular silver central medallion imposed on an upright sword, a silver plaque in relief bearing the three-quarter length figures of three soldiers facing right, armed with a rifle, a spade and a heavy hammer respectively, all within a gilt-edged circular white enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters ‘JUGOSLOVENSKA NARODNA ARMIJA * ODBRANA OTADŽBINE’ (Yugoslav People’s Army * Defence of the Homeland); the reverse plain; diameter 20.54mm (0.81 inch). The Order was instituted on 29 December 1951 in three classes and initially awarded to military who had distinguished themselves in the war against occupying Axis powers from 1941 to 1945 Order of Military Merit with Silver Sword (Orden za Vojne Zasluge sa Srebrnim Mačevima), rare 6-torch version, silver. Eight-pointed rayed silver star with loop for suspension; the face with a silver escutcheon bearing a gilt-edged red enamel five-pointed star on crossed silver swords and six upright gilt torches with red enamel flames, all imposed on a circular laurel wreath; the reverse plain; diameter 20.42mm (0.8 inch) Medal for the 30th Anniversary of the Yugoslav People's Army (Medalja 30. godina Jugoslovenske Narodne Armije), 1941-1971. Circular gilt bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with an escutcheon with stippled cut-outs to create the image of a row of three soldiers in relief in front of a row of four soldiers, dated 1941-1971 above, a stylised laurel wreath below; the reverse plain; diameter 18.4mm (0.72 inch). The medal was instituted in 1971 and awarded to the Armed Forces to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the Partisan Army in German-occupied Yugoslavia30 Years of Victory over Fascism Medal (Medalja 30. godina Pobede nad Fasizmom), 1945-1975. Circular gilt bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a fist holding a rifle and a flaming torch within a circular laurel wreath imposed on crossed standards with five-pointed stars between; the reverse plain; diameter 16.51mm (0.65 inch); the medal was instituted in 1975 to mark the 30th anniversary of the victory over the Axis forces. Medal for the 40th Anniversary of the Yugoslav People's Army (Medalja 40. godina Jugoslovenske Narodne Armije), 1941-1981. Circular gilt bronze medal with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with the head and shoulders portrait of President Marshal Josip Broz Tito, stylised laurel leaves to either side; the reverse plain; diameter 18.1mm (0.71 inch). The medal was instituted in 1981 and awarded to the Armed Forces to mark the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Partisan Army in German-occupied Yugoslavia The medals are on original double bar mounted for wear. A very good miniature medal set to a senior Officer. Purchased in Sarajevo 1997
Former Yugoslavia group of 4 awards Former Yugoslavia group of 4 awards consisting of; Yugoslav Order of Courage for members of the socialist Federation Republics of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) who have acted with conspicuous bravery in battle or at close quarters with the enemy also issued to civilians that showed great courage in exceptionally dangerous situations saving human life and property instituted 15th August 1943 until 31st December 1995 without Serial number, Medal for Meritorious Service to the People, gilded brass. Features the design of the Order for National Merit: a 5-sided star with rays between the arms, a soldier holding a banner in the centre; 5-sided suspension, ribbon with red and blue stripes, Medal for 50th Anniversary of Yugoslav People's Army, 1991 Medal for the 20th anniversary of the Yugoslav people's army
French Foreign Legion & French Military Parachute Wings French Foreign Legion & French Military Parachute qualification wings in Gold coloured metal by Drago GS 101
French Foreign Legion & French Military Parachute Wings French Foreign Legion & French Military Parachute qualification wings by J.Balme G1185 France
French Foreign Legion Group of seven awards French Foreign Legion Group of seven awards to a member of the 2 REP consisting of the following Overseas Service Medal (Medaille D'Ooutre Mer) with Bars Liban & TChad National Defence Medal with Bars Legion Etrangere, Troupes Aeroportees, French Commemerative Medal Bars EX Yougoslavie & Timor - Oriental UN Medal for Bosnia UNPROFOR with bar Sarajevo Nato Medal Non Article 5 Saudi Arabia Liberation of Kuwait Medal Kuwaiti liberation of Kuwait Medal A great modern French Foreign Legion Medal Group of 7 awards to the infamous 2 REP
French Foreign Legion National Defence Medal French Foreign Legion National Defence Medal with Three Bars consisting of: Legion Etrangere Troupes Aeroportees Missions D’assistance Exterieure This would be awarded to a member of the 2nd REP
French Foreign Legion National Defence Medal to the 2 REP With 3 Medal Bars; Legion Etrangere Troupes Areoportees Missons D\'Assistance Exterieure
French Marines Medal group of 3 Awards French Marines Medal group of 3 Awards consisting of; National Defence Medal Bars Troupes De Marine, Missons D'Assistance Exterieure French Commemerative Medal Bar EX-Yougoslavie Nato Medal for Bosnia with Bar EX-Yougoslavie
French National Defence Medal with one Bar “Genie French National Defence Medal with one Bar “Genie” Engineers “Sappers”
French National Defence Medal with one Bar “Infanterie” French National Defence Medal with one Bar “Infanterie” Infantry
German Close Combat Badge 1957 Variant The back centre plate has lost some black paint and has been glued back in, price reflects this
German Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge German Hitler Youth Proficiency Badge with RZM mark and M 1/34 on the reverse Karl Wurster Markneukirchen
German SS Oberführer Collar Tab German SS Oberführer collar tab silver bullion mounted on buckram type material purchased in 1980
German WW1 Parade Mounted Medal Bar Pair of 2 awards German WW1 Parade Mounted Medal Bar Pair This pair of awards are mounted modified traditional style and consists of; 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with magnetic core 1914-18 Hindenburg Honour cross with swords maker marked O1 Ordenshersteller 1 ?
German WW1 Parade Mounted Medal Bar Pair of 2 awards German WW1 Parade Mounted Medal Bar Pair of 2 awards This pair of awards are mounted on a Trapezoid Clasp in a flat style and consists of; 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with magnetic core Maker marked what appears to be WilM H.J. Wilm, Hof-und Silberschmiede, Berlin 1914-18 Hindenburg Honour cross with swords maker marked G10 an unknown maker G probably stands for Gesellschaft (Company)
German WW1/2 Parade mounted Medal Bar Consisting of: 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of 3 piece construction with magnetic core 1914 -18 Hindenburg Honour Cross with Swords maker marked A & S (not sure who this maker is and would be glad if I could be enlightened) Silesian Eagle 2nd Class non magnetic, please note their are 3 versions of this award the magnetic one considered standard issue and non magnetic and enamelled are considered as private purchase awards, this medal was awarded between 1919 - 1921 for defence of the Silesia area during the Polish uprising this is one of only 2 Freikorps awards permitted to be worn during the 3rd Reich period. Medal for the annexation of Czechoslovakia
German WW1/2 Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 4 Awards The Group is mounted modified traditional style and consists of:- 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with magnetic core no paint damage and lovely patina, Friedrich August Medaille 1914 -18 Hindenburg Honour Cross with Swords for combatants maker marked 0.9 almost black in colour 25 Year Faithful Service Award in silver A superb group of four awards
German WW1/2 Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 5 Awards This group is mounted modified traditional style and consist of:- 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of 3 piece construction and magnetic core 1914-18 hindenburg Honour cross with swords for combatants maker marked G Godet? Prussian Military Long Service Award 3rd Class for 9 years in Silver Police 25 Year Long Service Award in Gold with Police Insignia on the ribbon Hungarian WW1 Commemorative Medal A superb grouping
German WW2 Gold Wound Badge German WW2 Gold wound badge probably late war a lot of the gold wash has faded still a very nice example pin is marked with what appears to be a figure 2 C.E. Junker Berlin (they are also the sole manufacturer of the 20th July wound badge)
German WW2 Medal Pair 1957 Variation This pair of awards have been mounted at home using a safety pin as a mount this was often the case for a inexperienced individual and consist of: 1957 variation Iron Cross 2nd Class 3 piece construction non magnetic core. East Front Medal for the winter war 1941/42 (Ost Medaille)
German WW2 Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 2 Awards 1914-18 Cross of Honour without Swords with oak leaf wreath maker marked 4 R.V. Pforzheim (Reichs Verband) this is the empire association pforzheim conglomerate. 25 Year Silver Faithful service Decoration.
German WW2 Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 3 Awards Mounted "Modified" traditional style consisting of: War Merit Cross 2nd Class without swords (KVK2). 1914-18 Cross of Honour without swords with wreath of oakleaves. 40 Years Golden Faithful Service Decoration. With matching ribbon bar for the above awards.
German WW2 Submarine War Badge 1957 Variant Golden coloured award on a coke bottle shaped pin that is stamped 41 and the main body of the award is stamped 800 looks to be a modern piece
Germany. Order of Merit, Commander Knights Cross Germany. Order of Merit, Commander Knights Cross (Bundesrepublik Deutschland Verdienst Orden, Große Verdienstkreuz) Large gilt-edged red enamel narrow-armed cross with scroll and loop and gilt neck ribbon suspension ring; the face with a circular central gilt medallion imposed bearing a black eagle, wings outstretched; the reverse of identical design The Order is the highest honour that the Federal Republic of Germany bestows and was instituted by President Theodor Heuss on 7 September 1951 in box of issue with outer packaging made by Steinhauer & Lück of Lüdenscheid also has miniature stick pin within the box a stunning item
Gulf War Kuwait Officers Liberation Medal 3rd Grade Gulf War Kuwait Officers Liberation Medal 3rd Grade in box of issue with internal wrapping tissue scarce item
GV1 Royal Engineers Silver and enamel lapel badge GV1 Royal Engineers Silver and enamel lapel badge stamped silver to the reverse
Hampshire regiment Brass Shoulder Title Hampshire regiment Brass Shoulder Title 1881 – 1902
Handmade Omani Silver Khanjar The khanjar is the traditional dagger of Oman. It is similar to the Yemeni jambiya. The khanjar is curved and sharpened on both edges. It is carried in a sheath decorated in silver, on a belt similarly decorated in silver filigree. A khanjar appears on the flag of Oman, as part of the national emblem of Oman. This Khanjar is estimated to be over 75 years old and in good shape. It has a very delicate design work. This was mounted in a damaged frame so it has been removed from the frame for sale purposes
Hitler Youth cloth badge Hitler Youth cloth badge probably off a sports top
Household Cavalry Bands Gilt pouch badge Household Cavalry Bands Gilt pouch badge with the Life Guards Red backing an extremely fine example a beautiful item
Irish Guards Anodised Cap badge Irish Guards Anodised Cap badge in Gold Colour with two lugs
Irish Guards cloth shoulder title mid to late 80's issue
Kent and County of London Sharp Shooters Anodised Cap Badge Kent and County of London Sharp Shooters Anodised Cap Badge by J R Gaunt Birminham
Kings own Lancaster Regiment Brass Cap badge Kings own Lancaster Regiment Brass Cap badge on a Brass Slider not maker marked
Kings Own Scottish Borderers Cap Badge Kings Own Scottish Borderers other ranks white metal cap badge with Queens Crown
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry cap badge Brass with silver rose secured by a plate and nut to the rear 1881 - 1922
Kings Regiment (Liverpool) Bi-Metal Cap Badge Kings Regiment (Liverpool) Bi-metal cap badge on brass slider not maker marked 1926-1960
King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Brass Shoulder Title King’s Shropshire Light Infantry Brass Shoulder Title 1920 – 1968
London Scottish Volunteers Belt Buckle London Scottish Volunteers Belt Buckle excellent item nice quite heavy and in a cast silver white metal
Lovat's Scouts Brass Cap Badge Lovat's Scouts Brass Cap Badge 1903 -1908 Raised 1900 by Lord lovat chief of Clan Fraser normally foundin white metal
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to the Royal Engineers Named to a Sgt W Thomson RE interestingly no service number on the award and of no relation that I can see to the listing in 50195 as he would be far to mature! I have been unable to find further information on this particular award with swivel suspension approx 1050 awarded
MF read.
Military Provost Staff Corps Anodised Aluminium Cap badge Military Provost Staff Corps Anodised Aluminium Cap badge by Firmin London
NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia in presentation box of Issue
Nazi Germany SA Sports Badge German SA Sports Badge Type 2. Has the inscription "Eigentum der SA-Sportabzeichen-Hauptstelle" (Property of the SA Sport Badge Head Department) and dates from 1935-1939 this Sports Badge is in Bronze. The badge is numbered 910414 to the reverse and is the Hauptstelle type and also maker marked E.Schneider Ludenscheid. The badge is nicely bronzed and magnetic
Nazi Germany SA Sports Badge in Gold Nazi Germany SA Sports Badge in Gold Type 1 1934-1935 maker marked Eigentum D, Chefs D Ausbildungs Wesens = Property of the Head of physical Conditioning and marked Bonner Kunstabz Bedarf Bonn/RH numbered 84729
Nazi period Day badge of the 1935 Seefahrt 50206 A German Day badge for the Seefahrt 1st not 25-26. 5.1935. Given for the first German sea festival, the badge shows a three mast sailing ship in full sail, superimposed over an anchor with a Eagle clutching a swastika. The reverse is maker marked Paul Schulze & Co Lubeck. The badge is in excellent condition 2
New Zealand Corps of Signals Other Ranks Collar Badges New Zealand Corps of Signals Other Ranks Collar Badges (Dogs) 1937-1953 maker marked J R Gaunt London a very rare set
North Irish Horse Brass Cap Badge North Irish Horse Brass Cap Badge on a brass Slider 1908 - 1937
Oman Glorious National Day Medal Oman Glorious National Day Medal issued in 1985 for the Sultans 15th anniversary of accession boxed.
Oman Peace Medal Oman Peace Medal (Midal al-Salam al-Omani): for Seconded Forces issued by the Sultanate of Oman to members of the Armed Forces, Police and MoD for 1 year of service after 1st July 1976. The medal was manufactured by Spink of London The obverse face with national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, being a pair of crossed Omani swords in scabbards, a sheathed khunjar with belt attachments imposed, in Arabic script above ‘Sultan Qaboos bin Said’ and ‘Sultan of Oman’ below; the reverse with a dove held in a pair of hands, it reads above and below ‘The Sultan’s Medal for Preserving the Peace’ in Arabic script;
Oman Peace Medal (Midal al-Salam al-Omani) issued by the Sultanate of Oman to members of the Armed Forces, Police and MoD for 1 year of service after 1st July 1976. The medal was manufactured by Spink of London The obverse face with national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, being a pair of crossed Omani swords in scabbards, a sheathed khunjar with belt attachments imposed, in Arabic script above ‘Sultan Qaboos bin Said’ and ‘Sultan of Oman’ below; the reverse with a dove held in a pair of hands, it reads above and below ‘The Sultan’s Medal for Preserving the Peace’ in Arabic script;
Princess Louise Fusiliers of Canada Badge 1902 – 1946 Princess Louise Fusiliers of Canada badge 1902 – 1946 of two piece construction Brass & White Metal
Queens Lancashire Regiment Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Queens Lancashire Regiment Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge maker marked Dowler Birmingham complete with yellow plastic card diamond back plate and Red painted Rose mid 1990’s
RAF Bomb Disposal qualification arm badge un issued in sealed plastic bag
Reconnaissance Corps Brass Button Reconnaissance Corps Brass Button 1941-1946 maker marked Buttons Limited Birmingham
Royal Air Force Warrant Officer's Cap Badge (Anodised) In packet of issue dated 23/02/1994 by Firmin & Sons PLC (packet creased)
Royal Armoured Corps Brass Button Royal Armoured Corps Brass Button 1939 onwards maker marked C Pitt & Co ltd London W1 approx 26mm dia
Royal Army Ordnance Corps Anodised Cap Badge Royal Army Ordnance Corps Anodised Cap Badge maker marked on the slider London Badge and Button Co Ltd of two piece construction
Royal Army Pay Corps Brass Button British Army Brass Button to the Royal Army Pay Corps 1920 – 1952
Royal Army Pay Corps large Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Royal Army Pay Corps large Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge maker marked J R Gaunt Birmingham 1960’s
Royal Artillery Officers Bronze Cap badge Royal Artillery Officers Bronze Cap badge with two clip to the rear the wheel can also rotate Queens Crown
Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Officers Collar Badge Royal Canadian Corps of Signals Officers Collar Badge (Dog) in Bronze a really nice looking badge
Royal Corps of Signals Bi-metal Cap Badge Royal Corps of Signals Bi-metal Cap badge Kings Crown 1920 - 1947
Royal Corps of Signals Officers Collar Badge (Dog) Royal Corps of Signals Officers Collar Badge (Dog) in White Metal & Brass 1920-1947 would make a nice sweetheart brooch
Royal Corps of Transport Anodised Cap Badge Royal Corps of Transport Anodised Cap Badge maker marked Firmin London
Royal East Kent Regiment "The Buffs" Cap badge 1881 - 1959
Royal Engineer Territorial Brass Shoulder Title Royal Engineer Territorial Brass Shoulder Title T RE LOWLAND
Royal Engineer Territorial Brass Shoulder Title Royal Engineer Territorial Brass Shoulder Title T RE HIGHLAND
Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal cloth arm badge RE BD (EOD) red battle honour 1990's issue unworn
Royal Engineers set of 21 different buttons Royal Engineers set of 21 different buttons mounted on a card Victorian x 6 including Volunteer buttons Edward 7th x 6 George 5th x 2 Edward 8th x 2 George 6th x 2 Elizabeth 2nd x 2 Madras Sappers and Miners x 1 Can be stripped off card for ease of posting if required
Royal Highland Fusiliers Anodised Badge Royal Highland Fusiliers Anodised Aluminium Badge with split pin 1970 –
Royal Highland Fusiliers Belt Buckle Royal Highland Fusiliers Belt Buckle of four piece construction including locking pin in brass & white metal
Royal Irish Fusiliers Cap Badge Royal Irish Fusiliers Cap Badge in White Metal and Brass 1881 - 1921
Royal Marine Commando Cloth Shoulder Title Red on Black
Royal Marines Brass Cap Badge Royal Marines Brass Cap Badge with Kings Crown on two brass lugs with retaining pin 1923-1953
Royal Marines Bronzed Cap Badge Royal Marines Bronzed Cap Badge by Gaunt London
Royal Navy Officer Bullion Cap Badge This badge came from an officer of HMS Wildfire 1985
Royal Navy Petty Officer's Bullion Arm Badge x 2 early 1980's issue from a member of H.M.S Wildfire at Chatham
Royal Navy Petty Officer's Bullion Cap Badge a early 1980's issue from a member of H.M.S Wildfire
Royal Navy Telegraphist's Bullion Arm Badge x 3 Three badges from H.M.S Wildfire mid 1980's
Royal Pioneer Corps Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge Royal Pioneer Corps Anodised Aluminium Cap Badge maker marked on it’s slider J R Gaunt Birmingham early 1990’s
Royal Pioneer Corps Anodised Cap Badge Maker marked the London Badge & Button Co Ltd on the slider
Royal Scot's Anodised Cap Badge with red felt backing
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Anodised Aluminium Cap badge Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Anodised Aluminium Cap badge maker marked J R Gaunt Birmingham
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Other Ranks bi-metal Cap badge Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Other Ranks bi-metal Cap badge maker marked J R Gaunt Birmingham
Royal Scots Fusiliers white metal collar badge 1881- on Royal Scots Fusiliers white metal collar badge 1881- on with securing split pin
Royal Scots Greys 2nd Dragoons Cap Badge Royal Scots Greys 2nd Dragoons other ranks bi metal pre 1931 cap badge on a brass slider
Scots Guards Bi metal collar badge Scots Guards Bi metal collar badge 1881 – on
Scots Guards cloth shoulder title pair Mid to late 1980's issue
Scots Guards NCO’s bi-metal Badge Scots Guards NCO’s bi-metal Badge with two lugs and brass securing split pin 1881 0nwards
Scottish Horse Brass Shoulder Title Pre 1932 Scottish Horse Brass Shoulder Title Pre 1932
Scottish Plaid Brooch Scottish Plaid Brooch Major Francis Maitland-Kirwan, 78th Highlanders, Ross Shire Buffs, later 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, Seat Castle Douglas, County Kirkcudbright, Scotland. He was born there in 1844 and Died 9th November 1916 the above info is from “Burkes Landed Gentry” 1925 page 1032 maker marked Mrettle & sons Aberdeen
Seaforth Highlanders collar badges Seaforth Highlanders collar badges 1881 – on
Soviet 250th Anniversary of Leningrad This award was established on the 16th May 1957 and was awarded to citizens and workers who were resident in the city
Soviet Airforce Branch of Service Arm Patch Soviet Airforce branch of Service Arm patch worn on the left sleeve by non Officer Ranks under the 1969 Regulations
Soviet Army arm patches x 3 circa late 1980’s Soviet Army arm patches x 3 circa late 1980’s brought from Peshawar NWF in 1989 by myself
Soviet Army officers shoulder Rank boards Army Lieutenant Soviet Army officers shoulder Rank boards Army Lieutenant circa late 1980’s brought from Peshawar NWF in 1989 by myself
Soviet Army shoulder Rank boards Army (CA) Private Soviet Army shoulder Rank boards Army (CA) Private Armoured Tank units and Arm patch circa late 1980’s brought from Peshawar NWF in 1989 by myself
Soviet Army shoulder Rank boards Army (CA) Private Airborne Soviet Army shoulder Rank boards Army (CA) Private Airborne units and Arm patch circa late 1980’s brought from Peshawar NWF in 1989 by myself
Soviet Army shoulder Rank boards Army (CA) Private Army Soviet Army shoulder Rank boards Army (CA) Private Army units and Arm patch circa late 1980’s brought from Peshawar NWF in 1989 by myself
Soviet Era Guards Badge Guard's Badge, 1970s-80s. In brass and enamels, screw back construction. Size 47 mm x 38 mm.
Soviet Irreproachable service in the Armed Forces 20, 15, 10 year awards Established in 1957 and issued until 1991 awarded to the Soviet Army and Navy, the MVD and KGB awarded these medals separately and the reverse of these medals are different. The reverse of these awards read for 10, 15, 20 years irreproachable service in 4 lines from the 8 o’clock to 4 o’clock position reads Armed forces and the Cyrillic letters for USSR at the bottom, the 20 year service medal is a Variation 1 made of silver with a nice patina
Soviet Jubilee medal 20 years of the Workers & Peasants Red Army Soviet Jubilee medal for the 20 years of the Workers and Peasants Red Army type 2 medal this only exists because the awardees switched the original suspension device with the 5 sided device as per regulations after the 19th June 1943 the diameter of the award is 32mm and it has a raised border of 2.5mm as it should be, the medal is of silver and red enamel approx 37,000 awards made
Soviet Medal for Distinguished Service in the Preservation of Public Order Soviet Medal for Distinguished Service in the Preservation of Public Order This Award was established on 1st November 1950 and was awarded for preserving public order and fighting crime approximately 47,000 were awarded until 1991 the wording reads “For distinguished Service in the Preservation of Public Order” in five lines, this is a variation 2 with 15 ribbons for the individual republics on the seal of the soviet union the award is mounted on an old style 5 sided suspension device
Soviet medal for the 50th Anniversary of Victory Soviet medal for the 50th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class numbered 551664 mounted on a light alloy five sided mounting device with good detail to the clock face on the tower a Type 2 Variation 2
Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class numbered 783766 mounted on a light alloy five sided mounting device with good detail to the clock face on the tower a Type 2 Variation 2
Soviet Order of Maternal Glory 2nd Class Soviet Order of Maternal glory 2nd Class the Red star is held on by a single rivet I believe this to be a Variation 3 and it is serial numbered 615604
Soviet Order of the October Revolution Soviet Order of the October Revolution Instituted on 31st October 1967 the Order is made of Gold, silver and Red enamel this is a Variation 2 with five rivets to the reverse and the serial number 85022 the obverse of the medal reads October Revolution in the Red Banner with a depiction of the Cruiser Aurora that fired a blank shell that started the whole shebang off and below it a Gold sickle the reverse also has the mint mark Monetny Dvor stamped in two lines above the serial number
Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour Medal Group of 5 Awards Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour Medal Group of 5 Awards consisting of; Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labour Type 6 from the Monetny Dvor mint serial No 1205589 The Medal for Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War The Medal for Veteran Labour Medal for the 20th Anniversaries of Victory in the Great Patriotic War The Jubilee Medal for 50 years of the Soviet Militia
Soviet Russian Order of Glory 3rd Class It has a slight dent to the rightside obverse, probably caused by wear on operations, part of the enamel infill has been repaired non the less a very good example. This is a type 2, 3rd class award with a very low serial number being 59364
Soviet Russian Order of the Red Banner of Labour Type 6 Variation 2 with Serial number 1020696
Soviet WW2 Medal for Military Merit in Battle Soviet WW2 medal for Military Merit in Battle Numbered 2592422 31 mm in dia made of 925 Silver 18.2g approx awarded for Combat Action resulting in Military success, Courageous defence of the state borders or Successful military and political training and preparation instituted 1938 this is a Type 2 Variation 3 mounted on a old period brass five sided suspension device, this Variation is made from one piece and the suspension ring is shaved down in a upside down “U” the lowest serial number in this style is 2,507,446 and the highest 3,255,549 thee front reads USSR in red enamel most of which is missing as to be expected with the words “Combat Service” above a crossed Sabre & Mosin-Nagant rifle with fixed Bayonet the reverse has the serial numbered stamped in to the medal
Soviet/Russian Medal for the Jubilee of the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia 1917 -1967 This award was established 20th November 1967 awarded to Militia members in good standing and to reservists or retirees with over 25 years of service approximately 250,000 awards made. The letters LMD are stamped on the suspension ring for the Leningrad Mint on the reverse the centre reads soviet militia 1917 – 1967 and around the edge reads in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia
Soviet/Russian Medal for the Jubilee of the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia 1917 -1967 This award was established 20th November 1967 awarded to Militia members in good standing and to reservists or retirees with over 25 years of service approximately 250000 awards made. The letters LMD are stamped on the suspension ring for the Leningrad Mint on the reverse the centre reads soviet militia 1917 – 1967 and around the edge reads in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia mounted on the older brass five sided suspension device
Soviet/Russian Medal for the Liberation of Warsaw This is a Variation 2 from the late 40’s or 50’s on a brass five sided suspension device the obverse of the medal reads liberation across the top with Warsaw underneath. The reverse has the date 17th January 1945 in three lines. This Medal was awarded to the Red Army, Navy & NKVD who were direct participants in the heroic assault and liberation of Warsaw a really good example of this award.
Soviet/Russian Medal for Valiant labour A Type 2 Variation 2 award the obverse reads For Valiant labour (In Red enamel) And the reverse reads “Labour in the USSR a matter of Honour"
Soviet/Russian Order of Glory 3rd Class Medal group of 4 awards Consisting of: Order of Glory 3rd Class a Type 2 Variation 1 with a very low number 165423 The Medal for the Defence of Leningrad the obverse showing 3 Soldiers, a Sailor, a Partisan and a Woman charging into battle with bayonets fixed and the Winter Palace in the background the reverse says For Our Soviet Motherland The Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War with a depiction of Stalin in uniform with the words "Our cause is just we were victorious" top and bottom and on the reverse it reads For Victory over Germany around the edge and in the center In the Great Patriotic War 1941 - 1945 The Jubilee medal for 30 years of the Soviet Army & Navy the reverse reads in the center Soviet Army and Navy 1918 – 1948 and around the edge In Commemoration of the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Mounted on a very old brass ribbon bar
Soviet/Russian Order of Honour and Order of Labour Glory 3rd Class Medal group of 4 Awards Consisting of: The Order of honour Type 4 Variation 2 with concave reverse issued from 1950 until 28th December1988 has the Monetny Dvor Mint mark in raised letters and serial number 938926 the words around the top read Workers of the World Unite and under the two figures it reads Badge of Honour The Order of Labour Glory Type 2 one piece construction numbered 106192 this is a very low number for this award the serial numbers run from 54,888 – 623,214 the award was established January 18th 1974 for extremely hard work the words on the obverse read for Labour Glory and the Cyrillic USSR on the bottom with the Monetny Dvor mint Mark on the reverse. The Medal for Veteran Labour established April 29th 1974 the obverse has the Cyrillic’s for the USSR and below Veteran of Labour on the reverse the words read for long term conscientious labour. Soviet/Russian Medal for the Jubilee of the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia 1917 -1967. This award was established 20th November 1967 awarded to Militia members in good standing and to reservists or retirees with over 25 years of service approximately 250,000 awards made. The letters LMD are stamped on the suspension ring for the Leningrad Mint on the reverse the centre reads soviet militia 1917 – 1967 and around the edge reads in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Soviet Militia.
SS Stick pin a very impressive and original period stick pin SS Stick pin a very impressive and original period stick pin with good black enamel finish and silver SS Runes it also has a nice patina to it the stick pin is maker marked Hoffstatter/Bonn and it is numbered 1397 I believe this could be the civil type? An outstanding item for an SS collection purchased by myself in 1981 please note the photo does not do this item justice no damage to it at all I will get a grip of my photo skills.
The 7th (Princess Royal’s) Dragoon Guards Cavalry Cap badge The 7th (Princess Royal’s) Dragoon Guards Cavalry Cap badge 1855 – 1922 Motto “Wherever Fate Calls” first issued in white metal then from 1906 in brass with two lugs to the rear and brass locking pin
The Black Watch Royal Highlanders Regiment of Canada The Black Watch Royal Highlanders Regiment of Canada other ranks 1935 1953 in white metal with Kings Crown £35
The Border Regiment White Metal Cap Badge The Border Regiment White Metal Cap Badge
The Border Regiment white Metal Cap Badge The Border Regiment white Metal Cap Badge on a brass slider with Red cloth insert 1901 -1953
The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) Button The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (MG) Brass Button 1953- on by Gaunt London with Queens Crown
The Durham Light Infantry Brass Button The Durham Light Infantry Button Kings Crown 1881-1946 maker marked J R Gaunt & Son ltd London Engld
The Essex Regiment Cap badge The Essex Regiment Bimetal Cap badge on a Brass Slider 1881-1958
The Green Jackets Brigade Anodised Cap Badge The Green Jackets Brigade Anodised Cap Badge by Smith & Wright Ltd
The Herefordshire Light Infantry Anodised Cap Badge The Herefordshire Light Infantry Anodised Cap Badge maker marked J R Gaunt London on slider Mid 1960’s
The Jubilee Medal for 30 years of the Soviet Army & Navy The reverse reads in the center Soviet Army and Navy 1918 – 1948 and around the edge In Commemoration of the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Armed forces, mounted on a very old brass ribbon bar
The Leeds Rifles (TA) Anodised Cap Badge The Leeds Rifles (The Prince of Wales Own Regiment of Yorkshire) (TA) Anodised Cap Badge maker marked J R Gaunt London early 1960’s
The Lincolnshire Regiment Territorial Force Cap Badge The Lincolnshire Regiment Cap Badge 4th/5th Battalion Territorial Force 1901 - 1919 in white metal with brass slider these battalions had the regular pattern bimetal badge but differed in having a blank Egypt plinth below the Sphinx
The Lowland brigade Anodised Cap Badge The Lowland brigade Anodised Cap Badge on two lugs by J R Gaunt early 1960’s
The Queen Victoria School Dunblane Badge The Queen Victoria School Dunblane Badge founded 1902 in White Metal with Kings Crown
The Queens Own Hussars Anodised Cap badge The Queens Own Hussars Anodised Cap badge maker marked Wm Dowler B’Ham
The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Collar Badges The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Collar Badges (Dogs) 1901-1959
The Queens Regiment Anodised Cap Badge The Queens Regiment Anodised Cap Badge maker marked Dowler Birmingham
The Rifle Brigade Cap Badge The Rifle Brigade White Metal Cap badge with kings Crown 1939-1952 on two lugs
The Royal Army Pay Corps Anodised Cap Badge (Small type) The Royal Army Pay Corps Anodised Cap Badge (Small type) maker marked Wm Dowler Birmingham early 1980’s
The Royal Guard of Oman Special Service Medal The Royal Guard of the Sultan of Oman Special Service Medal in box of issue for 5 years service in the Sultan's Royal Guard instituted in 1985 this is a rare medal not often found
The Royal Hampshire Regiment Cap Badge The Royal Hampshire Regiment Anodised Cap Badge maker marked J R Gaunt London early 1980’s issue
The Scots Guards Anodised Cap Badge The Scots Guards (Sergeants & Bandsmen) Anodised cap Badge on two lugs The London Badge & Button Company Ltd
The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry RAC (TA) The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry RAC (TA) Anodised Cap Badge by J R Gaunt Birmingham
The Soviet Order for Service to the Motherland in the Armed Forces of the USSR 3rd Class This award was established 28th October 1974 until 1990 as of January 1991 69,576 3rd class awards had been made the words in the white enamel on the obverse read for Service to the Motherland in the Armed forces of the USSR the reverse of the award has the Monetny Mint mark in raised letters in the shape of a semi circle the award serial number is 139428. The award is of 5 piece construction this award is less common and becoming quite scarce it weighs 63.7g
The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th) Anodised Cap Badge on a slider maker marked by J R Gaunt Birmingham
Two Pre 1901 Victorian Yeomanry Buttons Two pre 1901 Victorian Yeomanry Buttons two the West Kent Yeomanry Cavalry and the Queens own Oxfordshire Yeomanry
U.S Navy Officers Cap Badge U.S Navy Officers Cap Badge large Silver and Gold colour by Vanguard Boxed only one nut to the back as purchased on base in 1999, North of Fort Storey, Virginia
U.S Navy SEAL Special Warfare Qualification badge U.S Navy SEAL Special Warfare Qualification badge by Vanguard Boxed purchased on base in 1998, North of Fort Storey, Virginia
U.S Southwest Asia service Medal U.S Southwest Asia service Medal instituted 1991 until 30th November 1995 for Active participation in, or support of, Operation Desert Shield and/or Desert Storm made by Vanguard and boxed.
United Nations Medal with Cyprus ribbon United Nations Medal with Cyprus ribbon
United States Air Force Brass Cap Badge of multi piece construction
United States of America Combat Infantryman Badge First Award United States of America Combat Infantryman Badge First Award A Silver badge 3” wide consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border and over an elliptical oak wreath. The blue colour represents the infantry branch and the musket represents the first official U.S shoulder arm the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket the badge was adopted in 1924. The oak wreath symbolises steadfastness, strength and loyalty. Awarded to personnel in the rank of colonel or below with an infantry military occupational speciality who have satisfactorily performed duty whilst assigned as a member of an infantry unit when engaged in active ground combat it was initially referred to as the Combat Assault Badge and was later changed to the Combat Infantryman Badge on 27th October 1942. The badge is marked Sterling to the reverse.
United States of America Combat Infantryman Badge Second Award one Silver Star A Silver badge 3” wide consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border and over an elliptical oak wreath with one Silver Star. The blue colour represents the infantry branch and the musket represents the first official U.S shoulder arm the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket the badge was adopted in 1924. The oak wreath symbolises steadfastness, strength and loyalty. Awarded to personnel in the rank of colonel or below with an infantry military occupational speciality who have satisfactorily performed duty whilst assigned as a member of an infantry unit when engaged in active ground combat it was initially referred to as the Combat Assault Badge and was later changed to the Combat Infantryman Badge on 27th October 1942. The badge is marked Sterling and SB to the reverse.
United States of America Combat Infantryman Badge Third Award two Silver Stars A Silver badge 3” wide consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border and over an elliptical oak wreath with two Silver Stars. The blue colour represents the infantry branch and the musket represents the first official U.S shoulder arm the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket the badge was adopted in 1924. The oak wreath symbolises steadfastness, strength and loyalty. Awarded to personnel in the rank of colonel or below with an infantry military occupational speciality who have satisfactorily performed duty whilst assigned as a member of an infantry unit when engaged in active ground combat it was initially referred to as the Combat Assault Badge and was later changed to the Combat Infantryman Badge on 27th October 1942. The badge is marked HLP GI 1/20 SF
United States of America Expert Infantryman Badge A Silver badge 3” wide consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border the blue colour represents the infantry branch and the musket represents the first official U.S shoulder arm the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket the badge was adopted in 1924. To be eligible personnel must meet Department of the Army testing standards announced by the war department on the 27th October 1943. On the 8th February 1952 the Chief of Staff, army approved a proposal to add stars to the badge to indicate award of the badge in separate wars thus it became no longer a single award it is still awarded to date. The badge is marked Sterling to the reverse.
United States of America Legion of Merit Commander The Legion of Merit is awarded to all U.S services and was established in 1942 retroactive to 8th September 1939. The award criteria is for: Exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United states. Commander grade is issued to foreign nationals the inscription on the reverse reads God has favoured our undertaking and the numerals are for 1782 the year that George Washington established the Badge of Military Merit, the purple red ribbon is called American Beauty Red. A very nice looking award.
United States Vietnam Miniature Medal Group of 5 Awards United States Vietnam Miniature Medal Group of 5 Awards consisting of; National Defence Medal issued for any honourable service reinstituted in 1966 for Vietnam Vietnam Service Medal for service in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand during the period 1965-1973 with 3 Bronze stars these denote further awards of this medal South Vietnam Armed Forces Honour Medal 2nd Class other ranks for training and development of RVN Armed forces South Vietnam Staff Service Medal 2nd Class for service on the Military Staff South Vietnam Campaign Service Medal for 6 months service in the Republic of Vietnam with bar dated 1960- this bar is the only authorised version
US Air force Group of 3 Boxed Miniature Medals 3 Boxed Miniature Awards to the US Air Force consisting of:- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Air Medal Air Force Commendation Medal 3 Nice untouched awards
US Army Aviation Branch Insignia wings smaller sweetheart size US Army Aviation Branch Insignia wings smaller sweetheart size made into a bracelet from Sterling Silver as marked nice unusual item with good patina
US Army Commendation Medal US Army Commendation Medal with WW2 slot type brooch and it appears that it has been slid into a slide type brooch?
US Army Commendation Medal Boxed Still sealed in plastic inside card box
US Army Officers Cap Badge with Warrant Officer Collar dogs x 2 Cap device for a male Commissioned Officer & two collar badges for a Warrant Officer
US Commemerative Medal for Desert Storm US Commemerative Medal for Desert Storm Persian Gulf Campaign maker marked Gracco GI
US issue Liberation of Kuwait Medal set US issue Liberation of Kuwait Medal set in original box of issue maker marked Graco Industries Tomball TX (Texas) with NATO bar code on the box label
US Marine Corps modern Medal group of 6 awards US Marine Corps Medal group of 6 awards plated for ceremonial wear consisting of; Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (For Meritorious Service or achievement in a combat Zone or non Combat situation based on sustained performance of a superlative nature) US Marine Corps Long Service Medal(Outstanding performance and conduct during 3 years of continuous active enlisted in the US Marine Corps) , The National Defence Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze second award Star, US War on Terrorism Medal and the NATO ISAF Medal a nice modern USMC grouping
US Medal group of 4 modern awards US Medal group of 4 awards plated and mounted for ceremonial wear consisting of; The National Defence Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze second award Star, US War on Terrorism Medal and the NATO ISAF Medal
US Medal Ribbon Bar of Six Awards US Medal Ribbon Bar of six awards consisting of: Bronze Star Purple Heart South West Asia Service medal with Three Bronze stars National Defence Medal Saudi Kuwait Liberation Medal with Palm Device Kuwait Liberation Medal
US Medal Ribbon Bar of ten awards US Medal Ribbon Bar of ten awards consisting of the following ribbons: Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star with V emblem for Valour Purple Heart with Oak leaf cluster for 2nd award Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal with Silver Cluster worn in lieu of five bronze clusters for five further awards of this medal National Defence Medal Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars these can be for subsequent awards or for particular campaigns or major operations Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal 1st Class Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
US Miniature Bronze Star Medal US Miniature Bronze Star Medal in sealed packet of issue
US Officers Legion Of Merit Medal US Officers Legion Of Merit Medal with Original Award Certificate and Citation in it’s Blue award case with outer plastic cover to a US Airforce Lt Col outstanding and rare item this award is issued to all services for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United Stated instituted in 1942
US Vietnam Miniature Medal Group of Six Awards US Vietnam Miniature Medal Group of Six Awards consisting of: Airforce Commendation Medal with Bronze Star Combat Readiness Medal National Defence Medal Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze and Silver Stars Vietnam Gallantry Cross with silver Star Republic of Vietnam campaign Medal with 1960 Bar
US WW2 Bronze Star Miniature Medal group of 9 Awards US WW2 Bronze Star Miniature medal group of 9 awards consisting of: Bronze Star Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal Naval Reserve Faithful Service Medal American Defence Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Three Bronze Stars European Africa Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with One Bronze Star WW2 Victory Medal French Legion of Honour with nice enamel
US WW2 Named Purple Heart and Named Bronze Star Medal group of Six awards WW2 Named Purple Heart and Named Bronze Star Medal group of Six awards consisting of:- WW2 issue Purple Heart named to Margarito Soria on a slot brooch in a WW2 coffin style presentation box with ribbon bar and lapel button hole ribbon bar, a late WW2 Bronze Star on a slide brooch named to Margarito Soria in a WW2 coffin style presentation box with ribbon bar and lapel button hole ribbon bar American Campaign Medal, European Campaign Medal with two Bronze Star’s for the Rhineland Campaign and Central European Campaign, WW2 US Victory Medal, Army of Occupation medal, Margarito Soria enlisted 7th October 1943 and was discharged 12th March 1946 served with the US 3rd Army under command of Lieutenant General George Patton, Third Army did not take part in the initial stages of Operation Overlord. However, when it did take the field, its field of combat suited the style of its commander far more. Patton was one of the U.S. Army's greatest exponents of armoured warfare. When Third Army was moved to France, it was just after Bradley's formations had achieved the breakout from Normandy. Third Army followed up on that success and began a great dash across France. It was only the inevitability of logistics problems that halted Patton's force near the borders of Germany. After a period of consolidation, Third Army was ready to go on the offensive again. However, the Germans then launched their last great offensive of the war – the Battle of the Bulge. This battle was an attempt to repeat the decisive breakthrough of 1940. However, in 1944, the Germans were doomed to failure. Their own logistical problems surfaced, and they ground to a halt. Nevertheless, they had broken the U.S. front, and it took a great effort to reduce the resulting salient. In one of the great moves of the war, Patton turned Third Army's axis of advance through ninety degrees and set it upon the south of the German forces. The German salient was reduced by the end of January 1945, and the remainder of the process of closing up to the Rhine could be completed. Some vicious fighting took place, but by April there was but one great natural barrier between Third Army and the heart of Germany. Unlike in 1918, the crossing of the Rhine was opposed. However, the bridgehead was won, and Third Army embarked on another great eastward dash. It reached Austria and in May liberated the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camps complex. Its forces ended up in Czechoslovakia, the furthest east of any American units. Third Army After Action reports state that the Third Army captured 765,483 prisoners of war, with an additional 515,205 of the enemy already held in corps and divisional level POW cages processed between 9 May and 13 May 1945, for a total of 1,280,688 POWs, and that, additionally, Third Army forces killed 144,500 enemy soldiers and wounded 386,200, for a total of 1,811,388 in enemy losses. Fuller's review of Third Army records differs only in the number of enemy killed and wounded, stating that between 1 August 1944 and 9 May 1945, 47,500 of the enemy were killed, 115,700 wounded, and 1,280,688 captured. Fuller's combined total of enemy losses is 1,443,888 enemy killed, wounded, or captured by the Third Army. The Third Army suffered 16,596 killed, 96,241 wounded, and 26,809 missing in action for a total of 139,646 casualties. Between June 1941 and December 1944, Germany lost 202,000 killed fighting the Americans and British in North Africa, Italy and north-west Europe together, against 2.4 million battlefield dead on the Eastern Front. An interesting group worthy of further research.
USA Distinguished Flying Cross with miniature Distinguished Flying Cross USA Distinguished Flying Cross with miniature Distinguished Flying Cross in a so Called Coffin style presentation case this is a very early cross probably late WW2 or Korea issue the miniature is also an early piece as is the button hole lapel ribbon device a really nice set, awarded for Heroism or Extraordinary achievement whilst participating in aerial flight
USA DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award USA DLA Meritorious Civilian Service Award Defence Logistics Agency Meritorious Civilian Service Award medal in its presentation case with card board outer storage box with lapel pin decoration set a nice DLA set.
USA Legion of Merit Chief Commander in Presentation case Cased award with ribbon bar and lapel pin Outstanding award
USA Legion of Merit in packet as sold in the PX stores USA Legion of Merit in packet as sold in the on base PX stores
USA Medal Ribbon Bar of 10 Awards This is a modern ribbon bar unusualy with made of black plastic consisting of the following awards:- Army Commendation Medal ribbon with 2 Oakleaf Cluster (2 further awards) Army Achievement Award ribbon1 Oakleaf cluster (1 further award) Army good conduct Medal ribbon with Bronze good conduct bar with 3 knots for 3 further awards National Defence Service Medal ribbon with Bronze star for 2nd award NCO Professional development ribbon with Bronze numeral 2 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal ribbon Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Ribbon Army Service ribbon Overseas service Ribbon with bronze numeral 2 Multinational Force & Observers Medal ribbon
USA Vietnam era Air Medal USA Vietnam era Air Medal award for Heroic Actions or Meritorious service whilst participating in aerial flight mounted on a early slide brooch a nice heavy item unnamed as issued
Victorian Kings Own Scottish Borders Bonnet Badge Victorian Kings Own Scottish Borders bonnet badge for other ranks 1887 – 1902 QVC white metal
W2 German Demjansk Arm Shield WW2 German Demjansk Arm Shield with cloth backing 4 intact pins and metal backing plate an excellent example of this award
Warrant Officer Class One arm badge a nice un issued badge
West Surreys Officer Bronze Collar Dogs and 4 Brass Buttons West Surreys Officer Bronze collar dogs and 4 Brass Buttons the buttons maker marked Gaunt London collar dogs are also maker marked Gaunt London
World War Two British Territorial Officers Medal group of five Awards including Mentioned in Despatches (M.I.D) Oak leaf A unattributable WW2 Territorial Officers medal group Consisting of: The 1939 - 1945 Star The Italy Star The Defence Medal The 1939 -1945 War Medal with M.I.D Oak leaf The Territorial Decoration dated to the reverse 1944 Mounted swing style
WW1 Army Service Corps lapel/sweetheart brooch WW1 Army Service Corps Silver (White metal) and enamel lapel/sweetheart brooch nice item good enamels
WW1 British War Medal 1914-1918 & British Victory Medal WW1 British War Medal 1914-1918 & British Victory Medal pair to 195163 Gnr H. J. Turner R.A the original ribbons have long since disappeared however new ribbon will be supped with each medal
WW1 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Group of 3 Awards WW1 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Group of 3 Awards Mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of: 1914-1918 Cross of Honour (Hindenburg) Combatants cross with Swords magnetic and Maker Marked PSL Paul Schulze & Co of Lubeck in relief WW1 Commemorative Medal for Hungary Commemorative Medal for Austria with Swords for Combatants
WW1 German Imperial stick pin of three awards WW1 German Imperial stick pin of three awards for wear in civilian attire consisting of the Iron Cross 2nd Class the 1914-1918 Cross of Honour (Hindenburg) for Combatants with Swords and the 1914 -1918 Wound Badge in Black a very nice original period piece
WW1 German Parade Mounted Hindenburg Cross with Swords WW1 German Parade Mounted Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Combatants) Maker Marked in relief N. & H. (Noell & Hueck of Ludenscheid)
WW1 German parade mounted medal bar of 2 Awards WW1 German parade mounted medal bar of 2 Awards mounted in the traditional style of the period the medal laying completely on the ribbons rosettes consisting of The 1914 -1918 Honour Cross for Non-Combatants (Hindenburg Cross) without swords maker mark not visible if present? due to mounting style The Prussian 12 Year Long service Award
WW1 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of Three Awards WW1 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of Three Awards mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the 1930’s period consisting of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with magnetic core The 1914 -1918 Honour Cross for Combatants (Hindenburg Cross) with Crossed swords maker marked JK in a triangle this mark was used by an unconfirmed maker possibly Kerbach & Israel of Dresden the award is magnetic, Prussian Long Service award for 12 years, a good period grouping
WW1 German Parade Mounted Medal Group of 4 Awards WW1 German Parade Mounted Medal Group of 4 Awards Mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of: WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class of three piece construction with magnetic core and the rarer 43mm in width and height Silesian Eagle 2nd Class magnetic, please note their are 3 versions of this award the magnetic one considered standard issue and non magnetic and enamelled are considered as private purchase awards, this medal was awarded between 1919 - 1921 for defence of the Silesia area during the Polish uprising this is one of only 2 Freikorps awards permitted to be worn during the 3rd Reich period. WW1 Commemorative Medal for Austria with Swords for Combatants WW1 Commemorative Medal for Hungary
WW1 Imperial German Army Wound Badge in Black WW1 Imperial German Army Wound Badge in Black fretted out great item
WW1 North Staffordshire Regiment Brass Cap Badge WW1 North Staffordshire Regiment Brass Cap Badge 1914 -1919 maker marked J R Gaunt London
WW1 Parade Mounted Medal Bar of Three Awards WW1 Parade Mounted Medal Bar of Three Awards mounted in traditional style of the period consisting of: The 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with magnetic core and maker marked on the suspension ring what looks like M8 or 8W not sure of this maker The 1914 -1918 Honour Cross for Combatants (Hindenburg Cross) with Crossed swords maker marked N & H Noelle & Hueck of Lüdenscheid in relief The Mecklenburg-Schwerin War Merit Cross 2nd Class on a Combatants ribbon, the ribbons a little worn but a good honest period grouping
WW1/WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 3 awards WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 3 Awards mounted in the so called Traditional style of the period consisting of; WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class of three piece construction with Magnetic Core the frame has split on the right side pricing reflects this WW1 German Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Combatants) Magnetic maker marked B.H.L Bernhard Haarmann Lüdenscheid Silver 25 Year Faithful service Medal
WW1/WW2 German parade mounted medal bar of 4 Awards WW1/WW2 German parade mounted medal bar of 4 Awards, mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of: The 1914 -1918 Honour Cross for Combatants (Hindenburg Cross) with Crossed swords maker marked R.V. Pforzheim 21 for Reich’s Verband (Empire Association) a conglomerate of various firms with different numbers The Police Silver 18 Year Long Service Medal in frosted silver this is an excellent example of the award with Police eagle device sewn into the ribbon The Annexation of Austria Medal The WW1 Commemorative Medal for Hungary
WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 5 Awards WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 5 Awards mounted in the so called “Modified traditional style” of the period consisting of: 1914 -1918 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with a magnetic core this is smaller in size than the norm being 42.6mm Hindenburg cross of Honour Ribbon with crossed Swords for Combatants 1914-1918 maker marked D & Co, I am unsure of this maker any advice welcome? WW2 German Police Gold 25 year long service cross with stitched eagle device on the ribbon mounted by cutting the 50mm ribbon up the centre this required a very skilled person to achieve this mounting style WW2 German entry into Czechoslovakia Commemorative Medal German WW2 Social Welfare Decoration This is an excellent grouping mounted together by a very skilled individual of the period a truly outstanding parade mounted medal bar
WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 5 Awards WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 5 Awards mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of WW1 Iron Cross Second Class of three piece construction with a magnetic core The 1914-1918Combatants Honour Cross with Swords (Hindenburg Cross) magnetic maker marked O.7 Ordenshersteller 7 (Medal Manufacturer no 7)? WW2 12 Year Gold Long Service Medal (Magnetic), WW2 4 Year Silver Long Service Medal (Magnetic) WW2 Social Welfare Decoration (Non-magnetic)
WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 7 Awards WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 7 Awards, consisting of: 1914 -1918 Iron Cross 2nd Class (EK2) of three piece construction with a magnetic core 43.5mm in size WW2 German War Merit Cross 2nd class without Swords The Prussian war Merit cross for War Aid Hindenburg cross of Honour Ribbon without Swords for Non-Combatants 1914-1918 maker marked GWL Gebruder Wegerhoff of Lüdenscheid The West Wall Defence Honour medal Prussian Gold 25 year Long Service cross Kaiser Wilhelm 1st Centenary Medal This is a lovely long service parade mounted medal bar of 7 awards from the period
WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Group of 6 Awards WW1/WW2 German Parade Mounted Medal Group of 6 Awards Mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of: 1914-1918 Iron Cross 2nd Class EK2 of three piece construction with magnetic core The 1914 Lippe – Detmold War Merit Cross Second Class 1914-1918 Cross of Honour (Hindenburg) with Swords magnetic and Maker Marked HKM Prussian Reserves Long Service Medal Landwehr Second Class 3rd Reich 40 Year Faithful/Loyal Service Medal The Kaiser Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1897 A lovely period grouping
WW1/WW2 German Police Parade Mounted Medal Group of 6 Awards WW1/WW2 German Police Parade Mounted Medal Group of 6 Awards Mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of: WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class of three piece construction with magnetic core 1914-1918 Cross of Honour (Hindenburg) Combatants cross with Swords magnetic and Maker Marked R.V Pforzheim (The letters R.V stand for Reich’s Verband empire association) 18 Year Police Silver Long Service Cross 1936 Olympic Games Commemorative Medal WW1 Commemorative Medal for Austria with Swords for Combatants WW1 Commemorative Medal for Hungary
WW1/WW2 German Ribbon Bar of three awards WW1/WW2 German Ribbon Bar of three awards being the ribbon for the 1914 Iron cross 2nd Class The 1914 -1918 Honour Cross for Combatants (Hindenburg Cross) with Crossed swords device The WW2 25 Year Silver Faithful Service ribbon with Medal device attached
WW1/WW2 Parade Mounted medal bar of 3 Awards WW1/WW2 Parade Mounted medal bar of 3 Awards mounted in the “modified” traditional style of the period the group consists of: WW1 Iron cross 2nd Class of three piece construction and magnetic core WW2 War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (KVK2) WW1 Hindenburg Cross with Swords for Combatants maker marked N & H Noelle & Hueck of Ludenscheid Also a Ribbon Bar for the above awards with Iron Cross 2nd class ribbon, KVK2 ribbon with Swords attached, Hindenburg medal ribbon with Swords attached A very nice combination of Parade medal, Uniform Ribbon bar. The stick pin is no longer available
WW2 Belgium group of 4 medals consisting of: A WW2 Belgium group of 4 medals consisting of: Medal of the resistance, it is estimated that more than 70,000 Belgians out of a total population of 8 million took part in the Resistance. Commemorative medal of WW2 instituted in 19146 the medal has crossed sabres on the ribbon The crossed sabres were awarded to participants in the campaign of May 1940 and later extended also to members of the armed resistance and the clandestine press. 1940 -1945 Prisoner of War medal with bar for 60 months of captivity. The medal was instituted on 20th October 1947 and was awarded to Belgian military that had been held as prisoners of war by the Axis powers. WW2 30 year Anniversary Medal 1945 1975 Mounted on a brass suspension bar
WW2 British Desert Rats Group of five awards WW2 British Desert Rats Group of five awards to 2051006 Gunner A L Phillips RA consisting of: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with original 8th Army Bar The Defence Medal The 1939 – 1945 War Medal Named Territorial Efficiency Medal A ribbon bar with the above medal ribbons and a number 8 numeral in original condition the photos show the group prior to gentle cleaning and court mounting by myself
WW2 British Medal group of 5 Awards including Mention in despatches (MID) Oak leaf An unattributable WW2 British Medal group of 5 Awards including Mention in despatches (MID) Oak leaf consisting of; The 1939 - 1945 Star The Atlantic Star with Bar France and Germany The Italy Star The Defence Medal The 1939 -1945 War Medal with MID Oak Leaf The France and Germany Bar may be a replacement I am honestly not sure.
WW2 Bronze Star Named Medal group of Four Awards WW2 Bronze Star Named Medal group of Four Awards to a Sgt Joseph J Maher 60th Infantry consisting of: WW2 Bronze Star on a slot brooch named to Joseph J Maher, period Bronze Star Ribbon Bar and Bronze Star lapel button hole Ribbon Bar in a period coffin style presentation case Long Service Medal named to Joseph J Maher in box of issue European Africa Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal with 1 x Arrowhead device, 1 x Silver Star, 3 x Bronze Stars Ribbon bar with Same devices Boxed WW2 Victory Medal boxed Presidential Unit Ribbon Bar with 2 Oak Leaf devices Combat infantry Badge Personal Dog Tag marked Joseph Maher, Louise Maher 89-79 215th place Queens village NY 6.21.19 P Documents include Defence Department Envelope to the above address franked Saint Louis looks to be Oct 1984 Original bronze star Certificate to Sergeant Joseph J Maher United States Army for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy in European Africa Middle Eastern theatre of operations dated 4th September 1984 Medal award sheet showing entitlement dated 29th august 1984 His Service record book with loads of entries showing service in French Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Palermo Sicily, England, France 11th June 44, Belgium & Germany his service number was/is 32318575 . The book also shows his medal entitlement and the battles and campaigns he fought in including Normandy the Ardennes and the Rhineland The 60th infantry spearheaded the invasion of Morocco winning the arrowhead device for operation torch and earning the name Scouts Out they also earned the name Go devils at the Sedjenane Valley, they landed at Palermo Sicily then at Utah Beach later crossing the Douve River a MOH was awarded to1LT John Butts they fought in the Falaise pocket then into Belgium and LTC Matt Urban won the MOH on the Meuse River Crossing the 60th were one of the first units to cross the Rhine at Remagen, during the Harz Mountains actions a platoon of black volunteers were attached to the 60th and PFC Jack Thomas was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross out of the 4750 DSC’s awarded during WW2 only 8 black soldiers received the award having read of his gallant deeds he was worthy of a MOH (My humble opinion) This grouping to Sgt J Maher is worthy of further research a fantastic group
WW2 DRL German National Sports Badge DRL German National Sports Badge maker marked by Herman Wernstein D.R.G.M. 35269 instituted for war-wounded civilians and members of the armed forces who in spite of considerable disabilities managed to attain high scores in given physical tests the regime placed great emphasis on physical fitness and personnel were encouraged to win and wear this award.
WW2 German 25 Year Faithful Service Cross WW2 German 25 Year Faithful Service Cross in silver
WW2 German Africa Corps Cuff Title WW2 German Africa Corps Cuff Title in the 1957 variation unworn condition
WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 4 Awards WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Bar of 4 Awards mounted in the so called Traditional style of the period consisting of; WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class of three piece construction with Magnetic Core WW1 German Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Combatants) Magnetic no maker mark visible Prussian 15 Year long Service Cross Silver 25 Year Faithful service Medal
WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Group of 2 Awards WW2 German Armed Forces Parade Mounted Medal Group of 2 Awards Mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of: Armed Forces 4 Year Long Service Award in Silver with Eagle device The Medal for the annexation of Czechoslovakia with large Prague Bar
WW2 German Close Combat Clasp in Silver in the 1957 variation WW2 German Close Combat Clasp in Silver in the 1957 variation
WW2 German Coastal Artillery Badge WW2 German Coastal Artillery Badge maker marked L/56 Funcke & Bruninghaus, Lüdenscheid this is a really nice badge with a text book coke bottle shape wide fixing pin superb item
WW2 German Coastal Artillery War Badge WW2 German Coastal Artillery War Badge retaining 45% of its gilding maker marked FLL Friedrich linden, Lüdenscheid on a round straight pin
WW2 German Cuff Title “Das Reich” WW2 German Cuff Title “Das Reich” a really well made piece but not my area of expertise so priced accordingly
WW2 German Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 WW2 German Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Winterschlacht Im Osten often referred to as the frozen meat medal this example is maker marked 19 for Ferdinand Wiedmann of Frankfurt/M
WW2 German Faithful Service Decoration WW2 German Faithful Service Decoration on original clasp
WW2 German General Assault Badge WW2 German General Assault Badge hollow type slight nick at the seven o’clock position see photo
WW2 German Golden Faithful/Loyal Service Decoration WW2 German Golden Faithful/Loyal Service Decoration for 40 years gilded brass
WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge
WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge in silver most of the silver has gone through age a nice piece
WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver 1957 issue WW2 German Infantry Assault Badge in Silver 1957 issue a nice clean well made award
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper/Sub Hunters Badge WW2 German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper/Sub Hunters Badge in superb condition on a round straight pin
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper/Sub Hunters Badge WW2 German Kriegsmarine Minesweeper/Sub Hunters Badge in superb condition on a coke bottle shaped pin the badge is very well made but is not maker marked however it looks to be typical of the maker Wilhelm Hobacher, Vienna
WW2 German Luftschutz Service Medal WW2 German Luftschutz Service Medal
WW2 German Luftschutz Service Medal WW2 German Luftschutz Service Medal has replacement ribbon
WW2 German Luftschutz Service Medal WW2 German Luftschutz Service Medal has replacement ribbon
WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers Dagger Hangers WW2 German Luftwaffe Officers Dagger Hangers maker marked D.R.G.M on both scabbard clips and D.R.G.M on the belt clip which also has the RZM mark and U.E 10
WW2 German Medal for the Annexation of Czechoslovakia WW2 German Medal for the Annexation of Czechoslovakia on it’s original mounting clasp these awards are becoming harder to find
WW2 German Mothers Cross in Bronze WW2 German Mothers Cross in Bronze
WW2 German Old Comrades Cap Badge WW2 German Old Comrades Cap badge complete with three fixing prongs to the rear a very nice period item
WW2 German Order of the German Eagle Silver Medal without Swords WW2 German Order of the German Eagle Silver Medal without Swords the Eagle Order medal was awarded to foreign workers in Germany for 2 years general service or for an act of special merit this award has lost most of it’s silver wash as is common and the ring is stamped 30 Hauptmuzamt, Vienna
WW2 German Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze 1957 Variation with number 25 WW2 German Panzer Assault Badge in Bronze 1957 Variation with number 25 really well made piece
WW2 German Panzer Assault Badge Silver for 25 Actions WW2 German Panzer Assault Badge Silver for 25 Actions this is a really nice piece it is 25g in weight it is of three piece construction being the outer the Panzer and the numeral block the height is 49.86mm width being 45.59mm this is the only example I have had in my possession and it certainly looks good
WW2 German Parade mounted medal bar of two awards WW2 German Parade mounted medal bar of two awards mounted in the so called modified traditional style of the period consisting of the entry in to Czechoslovakia medal and an early West Wall Medal (Defence Wall Honour Award) a superb pair of awards
WW2 German Paratroopers Badge WW2 German Paratroopers Badge with hollow Eagle weight 27.1gms width of wreath 42.46mm height54.38mm not maker marked
WW2 German Shooting Lanyard WW2 German Shooting Lanyard a really nice item I have not seen many of these at all
WW2 German Silver Tank Destruction Badge WW2 German Silver Tank Destruction Badge I am listing this as a 1957 variant as it is so difficult to identify between the originals it has three prongs to the rear and is non magnetic I have owned this badge for around 25 years and is therefore priced accordingly
WW2 German Silver Wound Badge Maker Marked number 4 on the pin \"Steinhauer & Luck\" Ludenscheid
WW2 German Silver Wound Badge 1957 Variation WW2 German Silver Wound Badge 1957 Variation
WW2 German Stick pin for the lapel of three awards WW2 German Stick pin for the lapel of three awards EK1, EK2, Wound Badge in Black being the Iron Cross 1st Class, Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Wound Badge in Black the pin shaft has a nice twist to it, many of these stick pins have simply disappeared over the years a very nice item
WW2 German Stick pin for the lapel of three awards WW2 German Stick pin for the lapel of three awards EK1, EK2, Wound Badge in Silver being the Iron Cross 1st Class, Iron Cross 2nd Class and the Wound Badge in Silver the pin shaft is shorter than the above listed one and the Swastika has worn form the Silver wound badge none the less a scarce item as many of these stick pins have simply disappeared over the years
WW2 German Stick pin of 4 awards in the 1957 variation WW2 German Stick pin of 4 awards in the 1957 variation comprising of the Iron Cross 2nd Class,, the Ost Front Medal, The Wound badge in Gold and the Infantry Assault badge in Bronze a suppe1957 era set
WW2 German Tank Assault Badge 1957 Variant WW2 German Tank Assault Badge 1957 Variant in bronze with Number 50
WW2 German U Boat War Badge WW2 German U Boat War Badge this award is not maker marked and it mounted on a coke bottle shaped pin a lovely looking piece
WW2 German U Boat War Badge Maker Marked FO U Boat War Badge Maker Marked FO, Friedrich Orth with horizontal needle pin to the reverse nice guilding a superb item
WW2 German Walking out Bayonet WW2 German Walking out Bayonet maker marked Rich. ABR. Herder Solingen a beatiful blade still has the leather washer at the hilt and even more unusual it has the Red leather insert in the rifle fixing on the handle again a cracking piece
WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwerter KVK1 ) in superb condition on a straight pin not maker marked superb item
WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (KVK1) with Swords WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (KVK1) with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid, the cast zinc Deumer KVK1 had a recess on the reverse into which the machined hinge block was set the maker mark of Wilhelm Deumer is a number 3 in a square box with coke bottle shaped pin as in this excellent example
WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (KVK1) This is a good example of a private purchase War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords by Otto Schickle of Pforzheim, please note many copies carry the L/15 LDO number, however original crosses such as this example have a distinctive oval mounting spot for both the hinge and hook on the reverse face and the LDO mark is stamped in incuse relief on the outer face of the pin as can be seen in the photograph a late war zinc example
WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords on a straight pin not maker marked in superb condition approximately 92,00 awarded (compared to the 1st class with swords 450,000 awarded) these awards are becoming harder to find in this condition
WW2 German War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords WW2 German War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords on original ribbon (2 million awarded) (5 million with swords)
WW2 German War Merit Cross Second Class without Swords WW2 German War Merit Cross Second class without Swords on original ribbon KVK2 a nice clean item
WW2 German Werhmacht Day Badge 1939 GAU Karsten WW2 German Werhmacht Day Badge 1939 GAU Karsten
WW2 German Winter War Medal WW2 German Winter War Medal “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” the Russian Front medal sometimes referred to as the Frozen Meat Medal
WW2 German Wound Badge WW2 German Wound Badge in Black visible maker marked with LDO number L/56 above the helmet and on a round pin maker marked with PKZ number 116 this being the markings for the producer Funcke & Bruninghaus of Ludenscheid a really nice piece
WW2 German Wound Badge in Black WW2 German Wound Badge in Black
WW2 German Wound Badge in Black WW2 German Wound Badge in Black no visible maker mark on pin
WW2 German Wound Badge in Black 1957 variation A very nice 1957 black wound badge
WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold not maker marked becoming very scarce
WW2 German Wound Badge in Gold WW2 German wound badge in gold this is an extremely fine example of this award not maker marked on a straight flat pin awarded for 4 or more wounds, or the loss or permanent incapacitation of both hands, or both arms or both feet and respectively legs, or loss or permanent incapacitation of one hand or arm and one foot or leg, or loss or complete blindness in both eyes.
WW2 Officers Whistle WW2 Officers whistle by J Hudson & Co of Birmingham dated 1945 on a string lanyard
WW2 Royal Air Force box medal pair WW2 Royal Air Force box medal pair with period brass cap badge and outer delivery carton/box addressed to J.R. Hankins of Southampton
WW2 Soviet Capture of Berlin Medal Mounted on a 5 sided suspension device it has 3 KL written on the back in marker pen, not by me?
WW2 Soviet Defence of Kiev and Capture of Berlin medal group WW2 Soviet Defence of Kiev and Capture of Berlin medal group the Defence of Kiev was established 21st June 1961in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the German invasion of Russia and is the only Defence medal established after 1945 the obverse reads for the Defence of Kiev with the figures of a Soldier, Sailor, Partisan and a Woman behind is the building of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukraine Soviet Socialist Republic this is the variation 1 and is the proper original variation the back reads for our soviet Motherland The Capture of Berlin Medal the obverse reads the Capture of Berlin and on the reverse the date 2nd May 1945 both medals mounted on a suspension bar
WW2 Soviet Medal for Bravery Type 2 Variation 1 A nice low numbered award 82299 it is extremely difficult to determine the exact serial number date with this award as many Veterans switched their early suspension awards for the five sided suspension some time after 1943.
WW2 Soviet Medal for Combat Service WW2 Soviet Medal for Combat Service instituted 17th October 1938 the medal is made of Silver with an inlay of Red enamel the obverse of the award reads USSR in red enamel (Most of it has gone) with the words “Combat Service” above a crossed Sabre & Mosin-Nagant rifle with fixed Bayonet. The award is mounted on a two piece five sided suspension device and I believe it to be a Type 2 Variation 1 the serial number is 1515971
WW2 Soviet Medal for Combat Service Medal type 2 variation 4 WW2 Soviet Medal for Combat Service Medal type 2 variation 4 on a brass five sided suspension device, note the variation 4 was issued un numbered, the medal is made of Silver and Red enamel the centre reads for Combat Service with the Cyrillic’s CCCP (USSR) above and below a crossed Sabre and Mosin-Nagant rifle
WW2 Soviet Medal for Distinguished Labour WW2 Soviet Medal for Distinguished Labour instituted 27th December 1938 for achievement in labour the obverse reads USSR with “For Distinguished Labour” below the reverse reads “Labour in the USSR – a Matter of Honour” mounted on an old brass five sided suspension device sub variation with rounded eye in Silver and Red enamel with nice Patina
WW2 Soviet Medal for Distinguished Labour WW2 Soviet Medal for Distinguished Labour instituted 27th December 1938 for achievement in labour the obverse reads USSR behind the Red Hammer and sickle with “For Distinguished Labour” below the reverse reads “Labour in the USSR – a Matter of Honour” mounted on an old brass five sided suspension device sub variation with rounded eye in Silver and Red enamel with nice Patina
WW2 Soviet Medal for the defence of the Caucuses WW2 Soviet Medal for the defence of the Caucuses early issue in excellent condition approximately 870,000 awarded the obverse reads for the Defence of the Caucuses below the Cyrillic letters USSR the reverse of the medal reads in three line “For our Soviet Motherland”
WW2 Soviet Medal for the defence of the Caucuses WW2 Soviet Medal for the defence of the Caucuses early issue in excellent condition made of brass approximately 870,000 awarded the obverse shows 3 tanks rolling through an oilfield in the Caucuses mountains in the background above are 3 Aeroplanes the Russian words read for the Defence of the Caucuses below the Cyrillic letters USSR the reverse of the medal reads in three line “For our Soviet Motherland”
WW2 Soviet Medal for the Victory over Japan The obverse shows an image of Stalin and above reads “For Victory Over Japan” the reverse reads 3 September 1945 in three lines The medal is awarded to all servicemen and civilian volunteers in the Red army, Navy and NKVD who directly took part in the combat ranks of the 1st 2nd Far Eastern and Trans-Baikal fronts, Pacific Ocean Fleet and Amur river Flotilla against the Japanese Imperialists Mounted on a modern alloy 5 sided suspension device nice award
WW2 Soviet Medal for the Victory over Japan Mounted on an old two piece five sided suspension device the obverse shows an image of Stalin and above reads “For Victory Over Japan” the reverse reads 3 September 1945 in three lines The medal is awarded to all servicemen and civilian volunteers in the Red Army, Navy and NKVD who directly took part in the combat ranks of the 1st 2nd Far Eastern and Trans-Baikal Fronts, Pacific Ocean Fleet and Amur River Flotilla against the Japanese Imperialists
WW2 Soviet Medal for Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War WW2 Soviet Medal for Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War instituted 6th June 1945 and was awarded for labour which supported the Soviet Unions victory over Germany the obverse has Josef Stalin in uniform facing the viewers left and the words read “Our cause is just we were Victorious” the reverse reads for Valiant labour on the outer edge and the Russian words for “In the Great Patriotic War” original WW2 issue
WW2 Soviet Medal Group of 5 Awards WW2 Soviet Medal Group of 5 Awards consisting of: 2 Medal for Bravery numbered 2446157 & 2857284 these are both type 2 variation 1 awards the serial numbers are very close together, the obverse reads “For Bravery” and it is awarded for personal bravery and courage The medal for Combat Service numbered 545403 the obverse reads “For Combat Service” in raised letters this is a type 2 award with a crossed sabre and Mosin-Nagant rifle with fixed bayonet The Capture of Budapest Medal the obverse reading “Capture of Budapest” and on the reverse the date13th February 1945 The Capture of Vienna Medal the obverse reading “The Capture of Vienna” and the reverse the date 13th April 1945 The group is mounted on the old style brass 5 sided mounting bar, I would hazard a guess at saying the two bravery awards were awarded for the capture of Budapest & Vienna respectively as both cities fell to the soviets within 2 months this grouping is worthy of further research because of the closeness of these serial numbers
WW2 Soviet order of Bravery type 2 WW2 Soviet order of Bravery type 2 numbered 266375 issued in 1943 the Russian wording reads for Bravery in Red enamel with three aeroplanes above and a tank below with the Cyrillic letters CCCP (USSR) in red enamel interestingly the medal disc has been drilled to affix the old style 2 piece 5 sided suspension device probably by the war time owner, a nice award
WW2 Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class Medal Group of 5 Awards WW2 Soviet Order of Glory 3rd Class Medal Group of 5 Awards an outstanding group consisting of: The Order of Glory 3rd Class serial number 474551, The Defence of Leningrad Medal, The defence of the Caucasus Medal, the Medal for the Capture of Berlin, The Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941 – 1945 the Group is mounted on an Old brass multiple five sided device medal bar
WW2 Soviet Order of the Red Star WW2 Soviet Order of the Red Star Type 2 numbered 1,626,963 by hand engraving the number equates to a August 1945 issue the award is of three piece construction of Silver and Red enamel
WW2 Soviet Russia Defence of Moscow Campaign Medal WW2 Soviet Russia Defence of Moscow Campaign Medal The medal "For defence of Moscow" is made from brass and has the shape of a true circle with a diameter of 32 mm. On the front side of the Kremlin wall. On the background of the Kremlin wall the T-34 tank with a group of soldiers on it. In the left part of the coin image of the monument to Minin and Pozharsky and in the right part of the coin tower. Over Kremlin wall one can see the dome of the Government building with the flag, on the flag the hammer and sickle. Above the dome of aircraft silhouettes. In the upper part of the coin along the circumference the inscription "FOR DEFENSE of MOSCOW". In the lower part of the coin circumference Laurel wreath, the lower ends of branches, five-pointed star. Obverse side of the coin edged convex knob. On the reverse side of the coin the inscription "FOR OUR SOVIET MOTHERLAND". Above the inscription is the hammer and sickle. All text and images on the coin is convex. Medal with eyelet and ring connects to the pentagonal nuts, covered with a silk moiré ribbon width 24 mm. On the ribbon, three longitudinal olive stripes with a width of 5 mm each and two red stripes with a width of 4 mm each. The edges of the ribbon is edged with narrow red stripes. The medal "For defence of Moscow" established by the decree of Presidium VS of the USSR 1.05.1944 about the establishment of the medal "For defence of Moscow". The author of the picture of the coin — the artist N. I. Moskalev. The medal "For defence of Moscow" was awarded to all participants of defence of Moscow
WW2 Soviet Russian Combat Service Medal group of 3 Awards WW2 Soviet Russian Combat Service Medal group of 3 Awards on old Brass ribbon mounting Bar consisting of; Medal for Combat Service, variation 4 manufactured the suspension ring as part of the medal and issued unnumbered the medal for Combat Service was awarded for skilful, bold combat actions displaying initiative causing successful accomplishment of a unit’s mission also for courage in defence of the state border of the USSR. The front of the medal has CCCP (USSR) in Red enamel and the raised words for Combat Service above a Mosin-Nagant rifle with fixed bayonet and a crossed sabre Medal for the Liberation of Belgrade variation 1 with the date 20th October 1944 in three lines in the centre and a star at the 12 o’clock position on the reverse and on the obverse the word Liberation around the top and Belgrade along the bottom Medal for the Liberation of Prague variation 2 with an upside down U type suspension ring the date 9th March 1945 in three line in the centre with a star at the 12 o’clock position on the reverse and on the obverse the word Liberation around the top and Prague along the bottom.
WW2 Soviet Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941 -1945 mounted on an old two piece magnetic 5 sided suspension device with original fastening nice award
WW2 US Army Air Corps Air Medal WW2 US Army Air Corps Air Medal in Coffin Style Presentation Badge with the rare wrap around suspension brooch this a heavy early piece also with brass lapel button hole ribbon bar for wear in civilian attire a great period item
WW2 USA Army Air Corps Pacific theatre group of 7 awards WW2 USA Army Air Corps Pacific theatre group of 7 awards containing a named Army Long Service award to a Robert F Newton the group was purchased 10 years ago in a family estate sale in the US all the medals came as seen preliminary research shows a Robert F Newton in the US Army during the period the group consists of; WW2 Distinguished Flying Cross mounted on a period slot brooch in a so called coffin style presentation box with ribbon bar and button hole ribbon bar, awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement whilst participating in aerial flight instituted 1926 WW2 Soldiers Medal mounted on a period slot brooch this is a heavy early issue medal awarded for heroism not involving actual conflict with an armed enemy of the United states instituted 1926 WW2 Bronze Star mounted on a period slot brooch complete with its coffin style presentation case with ribbon bar and lapel button hole ribbon bar, awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement or service not involving participation in aerial flight instituted 1944 WW2 Air Medal mounted on a period slot brooch with its coffin style presentation case with ribbon bar awarded for heroic actions or meritorious service whilst in aerial flight instituted 1942 WW2 Named Army Good Conduct Medal on a period slot brooch to Robert F Newton awarded for exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity for three years active service with the US Army (1 year during wartime) instituted 1941 WW2 Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal this is a period medal mounted on a early slide brooch awarded for 30 day in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre 1941-1946 instituted in 1942 WW2 US Victory Medal mounted on a period slot brooch awarded for services in the Armed Forces for the period 1941-1946 instituted in 1945 WW2 so called “Ruptured Duck” Honourable Discharge lapel button hole badge, these are quite rare as they are very small and often mislaid All in all a very nice vintage grouping to a WW2 US Army Air Corps serviceman a superb addition to a period collection
WW2 USA Bronze Star 1944 issue WW2 USA Bronze Star 1944 issue nice patina on a period slot brooch
WW2 USA Submariners Miniature medal set WW2 USA Submariners Miniature medal set with dress submariners badge, consisting of; USN Long Service Medal American Campaign Medal WW2 Victory Medal Overseas Occupation Medal National Defence Medal Miniature Submariners badge by GEMSCO N.Y. in sales case by Wolf Brown Inc some staining to the ribbons caused by the mounting tape used when assembling the group this was a standard way used by US firms
Yorkshire Brigade Anodised Cap Badge Yorkshire Brigade Anodised Cap Badge maker marked J.R. Gaunt Birmingham
Yugoslav Medal for Courage Yugoslav Medal for Courage for members of the socialist Federation Republics of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) who have acted with particular bravery in battle or at close quarters with the enemy also issued to civilians that showed great courage in dangerous situations instituted 15th August 1943 205590 issued until 31st December 1995 this is the later issue with Za Hrabrost above the star
Yugoslav Medal of Merit for the People Yugoslav Medal of Merit for the People awarded for merit in fighting against the enemy for the liberation of the country and for contribution and development of a self determining socialist society with ribbon bar instituted 17th December 1952 until 31st December 1995
Yugoslav Medal of Military Merit Yugoslav Medal of Military Merit Instituted 1st January 1952 a total of 87699 being issued until 1989 awarded to commanders of Units of the socialist Federation Republics of Yugoslavia (SFRJ)
Yugoslav Order of Courage Yugoslav Order of Courage for members of the socialist Federation Republics of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) who have acted with conspicuous bravery in battle or at close quarters with the enemy also issued to civilians that showed great courage in exceptionally dangerous situations saving human life and property instituted 15th August 1943 until 31st December 1995 Serial number 114121
Yugoslav Order of the Partisan Star 3rd Class with Rifles Yugoslav Order of the Partisan Star 3rd Class with Rifles Soviet made, Serial No. 17114 well made with deep dark red enamel a very nice order
Yugoslav Order of the Peoples Army Yugoslav Order of the Peoples Army for exceptional accomplishment in building and strengthening the Armed Forces of the socialist Federation Republics of Yugoslavia (SFRJ) or for outstanding leadership to the Armed Forces of the SFRJ and also for training for the defence of the SFRJ Silver with gilt lettering on white enamel instituted 1st January 1952 45,384 issued until 31st December 1995
Yugoslavia Bravery Award This example is un numbered and came from Sarajavo in 1997 from the old town market
Yugoslavia Order of Brotherhood and Unity with Silver Wreath (Orden Bratstva i Jedinstva sa Srbrnim Vencem), pinback, numbered, by Zin Kovnica Belgrade A five-pointed rayed silver star with circular silver laurel wreath imposed on the arms and with large circular central silver gilt medallion with six gilt torches with red enamel flames, with red enamel five-pointed star above, within a white enamel ring with gilt five-pointed stars; the reverse plain with hallmarks, numbered 80410 with pin back with maker’s mark Zin Kovnica of Belgrade. The Order was created on 15 August 1943, to be awarded for the creation and promotion of brotherhood and unity at a time when Yugoslavia was occupied by German forces and resistance was divided by politics, nationality and other factors. A superb hall marked example. Purchased in Sarajevo 1997
Yugoslavia Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords 3rd Class Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords 3rd Class (Orden za Vojne Zasluge sa Srebrnim Maèevima), 6-torch version in silver. Massive eight-pointed rayed silver star; the face with a silver escutcheon bearing a gilt-edged red enamel five-pointed star on crossed silver swords and six upright gilt torches with red enamel flames, all imposed on a circular laurel wreath; the reverse plain with vertical pin for wear, with silver hallmarks weight 68.4g. The Order was instituted on 29 December 1951 (with effect from 1 January 1952) by the Parliament of Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia in three classes to be awarded to senior military and also civilians, both Yugoslav and foreign, for military merit. In 1998 the Order was renamed the Order of Defence and Security. Purchased in Sarajevo 1997
Yugoslavia Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), II class Yugoslavia Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), II class Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class, screwback, numbered 41050, by IKOM of Zagreb Circular silver and silver-gilt rayed order; the face with a five-pointed silver-gilt star with long and short doubly bifurcated radiant rays between the arms, the full length silver figure of a soldier centrally, a rifle over his right shoulder, a standard in his left hand; the reverse plain, marked ‘II’ and with maker’s mark and silver hallmark, numbered 47942 with back plate marked ‘IKOM ZAGREB’. The Order of National Merit was instituted on 12 June 1945 in three classes by the A.V.N.O.J. (Antifašistièko Vijeæe Narodnog Osloboðenja Jugoslavije = Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia), de facto government of Yugoslavia at the end of World War II, to be awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and for merit in securing and organising the Yugoslav government and army. A decree of 1955 extended its award for achievement in the economic, cultural and social spheres. A very good presentation boxed, early example. Purchased in Sarajevo 1997
Yugoslavia Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class Order of National Merit (Orden Zasluge za Narod), III class, screwback, numbered 41050, by IKOM of Zagreb Circular silver and silver-gilt rayed order; the face with a five-pointed silver-gilt star with long and short doubly bifurcated radiant rays between the arms, the full length silver figure of a soldier centrally, a rifle over his right shoulder, a standard in his left hand; the reverse plain, marked ‘III’ and with maker’s mark and silver hallmark, numbered 41050 with backplate marked ‘IKOM ZAGREB’. The Order of National Merit was instituted on 12 June 1945 in three classes by the A.V.N.O.J. (Antifašistièko Vijeæe Narodnog Osloboðenja Jugoslavije = Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia), de facto government of Yugoslavia at the end of World War II, to be awarded to those who distinguished themselves in the struggle for liberation and for merit in securing and organising the Yugoslav government and army. A decree of 1955 extended its award for achievement in the economic, cultural and social spheres. A very good, early example. Purchased in Sarajevo 1997
Yugoslavian Medal of Labour Yugoslavian Medal of Labour (Medalja Rada) with ribbon bar Circular gilt bronze medal with the head and shoulders of an heroic male and female worker facing left, the female with her right hand raised, holding a flower between her forefinger and thumb, an open book beyond, a hammer and sickle above; the reverse inscribed ‘МЕДАЛА РАДА’ (Medal of Labour) within a circular stylised laurel wreath; on original ribbon and pentagonal hanger mounted for wear; with ribbon bar mounted for wear. The medal was instituted on 1 May 1945 by the A.V.N.O.J. (Antifašističko Vijeće Narodnog Oslobođenja Jugoslavije = Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia), de facto government of Yugoslavia at the end of World War II. It was awarded for outstanding contributions to the economy, production and building communism. The medal was cancelled in 1991. A very good cased example with award document dated 22nd December 1990 to a member of the Yugoslav National Army (JNA)
Yugoslavian Order of Labour with Silver Wreath Yugoslavian Order of Labour with Silver Wreath (Orden Rada sa Srebrnim Vencem) by ZNB - KOVNIKA, Belgrade Five-pointed silvered bronze star with broad pointed arms imposed on a similar star with broader arms; the face with a circular central medallion bearing the head and shoulders of an heroic male and female worker facing left, the female with her right hand raised, holding a flower between her forefinger and thumb, an open book beyond, a gilt hammer and sickle above, all imposed on a larger circular medallion, a cogwheel edge above, a stylised laurel wreath below; the reverse plain with vertical pin for wear bearing the maker’s mark ‘ZNB – KOVNICA’ (the Belgrade Mint); diameter 44.25mm (1.74 inches); weight 25.61 grams (0.90 oz). The Order was instituted on 1 May 1945 in three classes by the A.V.N.O.J. (Antifašističko Vijeće Narodnog Oslobođenja Jugoslavije = Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia), de facto government of Yugoslavia at the end of World War II. It was awarded for outstanding contributions to the economy, production and building communism. The Order was cancelled in 1991. A superb piece of socialist art. In worn and water stained presentation case from Sarajevo 1998
Yugoslavian Order of Military Merit with Gold Swords Yugoslavian Order of Military Merit with Gold Swords (Orden za Vojne Zasluge sa Zlatnim Mačevima), rare 6-torch version, silver, in fitted embossed case of issue Massive eight-pointed rayed silver star; the face with a silver escutcheon bearing a gilt-edged red enamel five-pointed star on crossed silver swords and six upright gilt torches with red enamel flames, all imposed on a circular green and gilt laurel wreath; the reverse plain with vertical pin for wear; diameter 65.89m (2.59 inches), weight 56.93 grams (2oz); in fitted embossed case of issue worn with slight scuff marks and loose bits. The Order was instituted on 29 December 1951 (with effect from 1 January 1952) by the Parliament of Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia in three classes to be awarded to senior military and also civilians, both Yugoslav and foreign, for military merit. Earlier examples have five torches whilst later ones, such as this, have six and are rarer. In 1998 the Order was renamed the Order of Defence and Security. It is now redundant. A very good rare example
Yugoslavian Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords Yugoslavian Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords (Orden za Vojne Zasluge sa Srebrnim Mačevima), 6 torch version, silver, in fitted embossed case of issue Massive eight-pointed rayed silver star; the face with a silver escutcheon bearing a gilt-edged red enamel five-pointed star on crossed silver swords and five upright gilt torches with red enamel flames, all imposed on a circular laurel wreath; the reverse plain with vertical pin for wear, with maker’s mark; in worn original fitted embossed case of issue, loose at the hinge. The Order was instituted on 29 December 1951 (with effect from 1 January 1952) by the Parliament of Federal People’s Republic of Yugoslavia in three classes to be awarded to senior military and also civilians, both Yugoslav and foreign, for military merit. This is a later version and has six torches. In 1998 the Order was renamed the Order of Defence and Security. It is now redundant. From Sarajevo 1999