Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl I issue circa 1917-1918. Bronze grade
In German 'Tapferkeitsmedaille'
The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in 'Bronze'
The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I
The medal is suspended from it... read more
30.00 GBP
Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade
A die-stamped metal badge, sans pin. With remains only on reverse of hinged pin head and clasp post a/f
The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the G... read more
25.00 GBP
Germany (Third Reich): Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes ( Winter Help of the German People), or WFW Charity. Lot of 11 x 'Regional' badges
The lot comprises below German 'Regions' badges:
- Danzig
- Schlesien (2 x badges)
- Baden
- Grenzmark
- Bayern (2 x badges including one sans pin fastener)
- Saargebiet
- Rheinland
- Ostpreussen
- Westfalen (sans pin fastener)
Hitler ordered the establishment of the Winterhilfswerk in 1933 and personally open... read more
25.00 GBP
A 'Garvald, Haddington', Jock's South African War campaign medal pair: Private William Graham, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders
- QSA Medal. 'Cape Colony' 'Laing's Nek' 'Belfast (1864 Pte. W. Graham, Gordon Highrs:)
- King's South Africa. 'South Africa 01' 'South Africa 02' (1864 Pte. P. Graham, Gordon Highrs:)
The KSA medal with forename initial 'P' (sic) - exactly as transcribed from the medal roll which had a clerical error at time of compilation. The surname Graham being entered on his service ... read more
India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919', 'Waziristan 1919-21' & 'Waziristan N.W.F. 1921-24' (235 Rfm. Jeet Sing Rawat, 4-39 R. Garh. Rif)
Second clap attached by rivets and top clasp attached by a silver rod
The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of 'Rifleman' while serving with the 4th Battalion 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army
4/39 Garhwal Rifles was a war raised battalion of the Indian Army that was rai... read more
185.00 GBP
Badge of the Certificate of Honour. EIIR issue, for the Crown Colony of 'Seychelles'. A type II 'Seychelles' breast badge 1965-1976
Important: This badge type was only awarded between 1965-1976 in which latter year the award became obsolete when Seychelles gained its Independence and became the Republic of the Seychelles
- Maker: Royal Mint
- Metal: Silver Gilt
- Designer: Mr. Arthur James John Ayres, F.R.B.S.
- Dimensions: 36mm
- Weight: 26g
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West African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV issue
A Royal Mint struck medal with neatly 'skimmed' rim
Reference British Gallantry Awards (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981) only an estimated 167 x West African Frontier Force DCM's were awarded during the reign of King George V
The West African Frontier Force First was formed in 1900 to administer the colonial forces in British West Africa. It was composed of African troops a... read more
British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (GC.12601 Sgt. Issaka Moshi. W.A.A.)
Award verification: The British Empire Medal to Sergeant Issaka Moshi, West African Artillery, is confirmed, per the award notice that was published in the London Gazette issue of, 8 February 1945. The preamble to the awards list states:
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CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.
St. James's Palace, S.W.I.
8th February, 1945.... read more
Royal Victorian Medal. EDVII Silver issue
An un-named and un-attributed medal
The Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) is a decoration established by Queen Victoria in April 1896. A part of the Royal Victorian Order, it is a reward for personal service to the Sovereign or the royal family, and is the personal gift of the Sovereign. It differs from other grades of the order in appearance and in the way it is worn
D... read more
275.00 GBP
A scarce Edwardian era 'China River Gunboat Service' & Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Chief Petty Officer William Godley, Royal Navy, late China River Gunboat, H.M.S. Teal
- 1914-15 Star (160669 W. Godley. P.O., R.N.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (160669 W. Godley. C.P.O. R.N.)
- Interallied Victory Medals (160669 W. Godley. C.P.O. R.N.)
- Naval LS&GC Medal. EVII issue (160669 William Godley P.O., H.M.S. Teal.)
William Godley, was a native of St. Georges, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 21 February 1876. Immediat... read more