France: Medal of the Veterans of the War 1870-1871 (Medaille des Veterans de 1870-1871)

The silver medal with stitched silk riband to which on the reverse is attached a button-hole fob, and as worn by the veteran

Until the retroactive creation of the Franco-Prussian War Medal in 1911, this attractive silver commemorative medal was the most widely worn medal by veterans of the Franco-Prussian War 1870-71

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23752

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-1948' (13163 L-Nk. Suraj Singh, 8 J & K Infy, S.F.)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity & hindu faith holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 8th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Infantry, an infantry battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir State Forces

8th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Rifles had been raised on 13 May 1940, during the Second World (and remained in India). 8/J&K Inf, l...  read more

Code: 23749

Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). With 3 x clasps, 'Middellandse Zee 1940-1945','Oost-Azie-Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945' & 'Oorlogsdienst-Koopvaardij 1940-1945'

As awarded / worn by a Netherlands Merchant Seaman

In the order worn, the clasps represent service as under:

- East Asia - South Pacific 1942-45 (Campaign clasp)
- Mediterranean 1940-45 (Campaign clasp
- War Service-Merchant Navy 1940-45 (Generic service clasp)

The recipient would likely have been a Dutch seaman plying his trade during ...  read more

Code: 23747

Peru: Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. 3rd Class 'Commander' inignia (Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos. Comendador). Silver gilt & enamel

The reverse of the insignia with makers marks for Casa de Moneda of Lima, Peru

Complete with full length neck cravat riband. This with silk ties

Sold together with plush hinged case of issue. The case with the Peruvian 'State Seal' on the outside lid

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 23744

Peru: Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. 2nd Class Breast Star (Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos). Silver gilt & enamel

The reverse of the insignia complete with long stout vertical hinged pin, clasp and side-hook fittings, as issued

Reverse centre cartouche with makers marks for 'Casa Nacional De Moneda, Lima-Peru'

A fine looking early issue gilded & enamel breast star

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23743

Peru: Order of Naval Merit (Orden al Merito Naval). 4th Class 'Commander' insignia

A set, sold together with:

- Enamelled miniature award with 'Pasador'
- Enamelled lapel insignia
- Contained in plush hinged case of issue with makers logo for 'Zuloeta'

Reverse of the full-size insignia with makers marks for 'Zuloeta'. The companion miniature and lapel pin each with silver assay marks '925'

The case of issue with the c...  read more

Code: 23742

Poland (Republic 1919-1939): 1st Josef Pilsudski Light Cavalry Regiment (Warsaw) 1921. Gilt & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and brass disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'A. Panasiuk'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23741

Poland (Republic 1919-1939): 3rd Mazovian Light Cavalry Regiment (Suwalki) 1921. Gilt & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and brass disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'Z. Olszewski'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23740

Poland (Republic 1919-1939): 1st Krechowiecki Uhlan Regiment (Augustow) 1929. White metal & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and brass disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'A. Panasiuk'

The First Krechowiecki Uhlan Regiment was a mounted unit of the Polish Army, active in the Second Polish Republic. Its traditions were continued during World War II, by a regiment of the same name, which was part of Polish Armed Forces in the West. 1st...  read more

Code: 23739

Poland (Republic 1918-1939): 2nd Grochowski Uhlan Regiment (Suwalki) 1925. White metal & enamel. Regimental badge to a Cavalry Regiment of the Polish Army

Post 1945 manufacture

The badge with screw post and disc fitting. This latter with makers name 'A. Panasiuk'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 23738