Korea Medal 1950-53 (22540122 Pte. J. Robinson. K.O.S.B.)

During the Korean War, 1/ K.O.S.B. were part of the United Nations forces that saw action at the First Battle of Maryang San in October 1951, where Private Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding acts of gallantry during the battle - his Victoria Cross being one of only 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War (other VC awards were made to ...  read more

Code: 25585

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO ): NATO Medal for the Former Yugoslavia. With clasp 'Kosovo'

Reverse suspension knob with makers marks 'E' (Eekelers)

Sold as a 'Set' together with:

- Loose single space riband bar, with pin fittings
- Original makers case of issue

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25565

Crimea Medal 1854-55, With clasp 'Sebastopol' (No. 2664. Corpl Hugh. McCall. 72nd High****rs)

Naming is regimentally engraved in a contemporary script style known for this particular regiment. A few letters **** in 'Highlanders now worn

Medal & Clasp Verification: Corporal Hugh McCall of the 72nd (Duke of Albany's Highlanders) Regiment of Foot is confirmed entitled to the below following campaign medals per the respective referenced medal rolls and source:

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Code: 25253

The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp

A Royal Mint strike

Sold together with original silk riband of issue and grease-proof paper envelope of issue (this last a/f)

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25212

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI issue with clasp 'Malaya' (5540 S.C. Akbar. Bin. Hassan S'pore. Pol)

Last 2 x letters of unit officially corrected - and exactly as issued

The recipient Akbar Bin Hassan (Akbar son of Hassan) was by ethnicity a Malay, who held the rank of Special Constable while serving with the Singapore Police

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24887

China Medal 1857-60 (Second Opium War). No clasp

An un-named example as issued from the Royal Mint for award to Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24758

1914-15 Star (79551 Pte. R. Stewart, 31/Can:Inf:)

Killed-in-Action: Private Robert Stewart, 31st Battalion (Alberta Regiment) Canadian Infantry (Canadian Expeditionary Force), is confirmed having been Killed-in-Action on the Western Front, 'Boxing Day', 26 December 1915

The life & supreme self-sacrifice of, Private Robert Stewart, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a headstone where his mo...  read more

Code: 24513

Punjab Medal 1848-49 With clasp 'Chilianwala' (H. Meeds, 24th Foot.)

Killed-in-Action: Private Henry Meeds 24th Warwickshire Regiment of Foot, is confirmed being 'Killed-in-Action' at the Battle of Chilianwala, Punjab, India, 13 January 1849

The service and supreme self sacrifice of No. 174 Private Henry Meeds, is commemorated in perpetuity on the Chilianwalla Memorial, commemorating the dead the British Army that fell in the 2nd British Sikh War ...  read more

Code: 24311

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ali Musjid' (2110. Pte. W. Donovan. 4th. Bn. Rifle Bde.)

Second Afghan War Fatal Casualty: Private Donovan is confirmed on the respective campaign medal as 'Dead' prior to the medal roll being compiled and signed, and prior to the regiments return to British India

Cholera: Quite apart from 'Battlefield casualties' 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade lost an estimated 100 'All-Ranks' who died of disease, ill-health and accident, while on active...  read more

Code: 24299

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue clasp 'Iraq' (962 Sepoy Mohar Singh. 32nd Pioneers.)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the 32nd Sikh Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army

Medal and clasp verification: The recipient's entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 37th Lancers (ref WO 100/G48/458) that was compiled and sig...  read more

Code: 23788