General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22506485 Pte. W. Green. W. Yorks.)
In July 1953, 1st Battalion, The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) deployed to Malaya for active service during the 'Emergency', where they served with 18th Infantry Brigade. During it's service in Malaya ,1/West Yorks, is credited with having killed 21 x 'Bandits', and suffered 8 x casualties. 1/West Yorks served in theatre through end of March 1955, when they embarked for return... read more
70.00 GBP
Malaysia: Federation of Malaysia Active Service Medal 1960-1967 (Pingat Khidmat Berbakti 1960-1967)
Un-named as issued
The medal mounted on a pin-back mounting bar as issued, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings
This medal was the very first campaign medal to be issued by the Government of Malaysia
Authority for award and wearing of this medal by British military personnel was published in Defence Council Instruction 240 of 196... read more
60.00 GBP
First Afghan War: Candahar, Ghuznee & Cabul Medal 1842
A Royal Mint un-named strike
The medal fitted with an ornate contemporary replacement silver claw Indian Mutiny Medal adapted swivel suspension bar - the Indian Mutiny suspender adapted at sides for fitting the wider 'Afghan' silk ribands
First Afghan War Medals: One identical obverse medal with 4 x different reverses were awarded in the series of campaign medals a... read more
725.00 GBP
First Afghan War: Cabul Medal 1842. With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Cabul 1842' reverse
The medal fitted a steel clip and straight hinged bar suspension - the straight hinged suspension bar with single split near middle of the top ribbon hanger, that does not affect the otherwise overall symmetry of the medal
An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint struck medal
Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M... read more
625.00 GBP
First Afghan War: Cabul Medal 1842. With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Cabul 1842' reverse
The medal retaining its original steel clip and straight hinged bar suspension
An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint struck medal
Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that 3500 x medals awarded to Europeans and 12471 x medals awarded to native troops
Condition: Ab... read more
675.00 GBP
China Medal 1842 (*Syud Guffoor, 2nd Madras Nat. Infantry.*)
The silver medal retaining it's original straight nickel suspension
The medal with officially impressed naming, in the same distinctive style as that used for the Waterloo Medal. The naming taking up almost the entirety of the rim, together with the customary 'Stars' indented before and after the naming
The recipient Syud Guffoor, a Carnatic Mussalman who held the ... read more
695.00 GBP
Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Crimea Medal 1854-1855. With 'Sardinian' reverse
Un-named as issued
The medal pierced at 12 o'clock with attached rings suspension
Condition: GVF read more
170.00 GBP
China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Canton 1857'
Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel
The medal fitted with a length of medal riband in the colours of the subdued 1st type medal riband for the Second Opium War.
Reference 'Ribbons and Medals' (H. Taprell Dorling, 1974) wrote about the China Medal 1857-60:
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It was authorised in 1861, and was first issued w... read more
375.00 GBP
British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. With 'Rhodesia 1896', no clasp (Gunr. J. A. Botham. Artillery Troop B.F.F.)
The rank 'Gunner', denoting he was a member of one of the gun teams of the Artillery Troop Bulawayo Field Force
Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/77)
Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 140 x BSA medals with 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse were awarded to men serving in the ... read more
495.00 GBP
Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal 'The Gregson Medal'
The medal retaining its original silver ring suspension and fitted with the azure blue silk ATA I ribbon
With makers marks & silver hallmarks on reverse field for 'M.Z. Birmingham'
The reverse die date of the medal is 1897
Condition: Toned VF read more
25.00 GBP