United States: World War II Victory Medal

An early issue strike

Medal riband fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting as issued

A very good early issue, pre-dating the introduction of the practise of the mounting bars being stamped with makers hallmarks, that started post 1970

The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ...  read more

Code: 25043

United States: World War II Victory Medal

The silk corded medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings as issued

The reverse of the mounting bar indented with hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The World War II Victory Medal was first issued as a service ribbon referred to as the “Victory Ribbon.” The World War II Victo...  read more

Code: 25042

United States: Women's Army Corps Medal 1942-1945

The corded silk riband with 9mm crimp-brooch with hallmark 'G27'. The crimp brooch retaining its hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings

Awarded for service in either the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps 10 July 1942 to 31 August 1943, or in the Women's Army Corps between 1 September 1943 to 2 September 1945

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 25040

United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. With clasp 'Germany'

An early issue of the medal

Medal riband fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp brooch with intricate hinged pin & drop latch clasp fitting as issued

Instituted in 1946, the Army of Occupation Medal, was awarded to service personnel who performed at least 30 x consecutive days of military duty within a designated geographical area of military occupation. The Army of O...  read more

Code: 25039

United States: Army Occupation Service Medal. Issue from circa 1946-1975

Medal riband fitted an unmarked 12mm crimp brooch with hinged pin and intricate drop-lock & clasp fittings, as issued

The Army of Occupation Medal is a military award of the United States military which was established by the United States War Department on 5 April 1946. The medal was created in the aftermath of the Second World War to recognize those who had performed occupation...  read more

Code: 25038

United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). With 'Silver' Star for Second Award (qualifying in two different wars)

The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x clutch-back posts and clip fittings as issued

The award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribands

Basic Award criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge

A). Be an infa...  read more

Code: 25035

United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)

The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x clutch-back posts and clip fittings as issued

The award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribands

Basic Award criteria: A soldier must meet the following requirements to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge

A). Be an infa...  read more

Code: 25034

United States: National Defense Service Medal. A boxed set with companion loose single space riband bar

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with federal contractors makers marks 'LIGI'

Sold as a complete set together with companion single space silk riband bar, with fittings for wear

The medal and riband bar, complete with crimp brooch fittings with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clas...  read more

Code: 25032

United States: National Defense Service Medal. Issued circa 1990-1997

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch that retains its intricate drop-lock & hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with hallmark 'LIGI'

Sold together as a set together with a loose companion single space silk riband bar, with fittings for wear

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established...  read more

Code: 25030

United States: National Defense Service Medal. Issued circa 1990-1997

The medal with 9mm crimp brooch that retains its intricate drop-lock & hinged pin & clasp fittings. The reverse of the mounting bar with hallmark 'LIGI'

The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953

There have been 4 x distinct periods of award for the NDSM
...  read more

Code: 25029