Spain: Medal for Peace in Morocco, 1927 (Medalla 'Paz de Marruecos', 1927). With 'Pasador' buckle on riband

A light weight zinc / aluminium strike

The Spanish campaign medal for the inter-bellum 'Rif Wars' in Morocco, was awarded to all Spanish, Spanish Colonial and French troops who served during the long running 'Rif Wars' against the great Berber nationalist rebel leader 'Abd el-Krim'

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 21031

France: An un-attributed mounted pair of miniature medals to a French Combat veteran of the Chasseurs a Pied Alpins

- Croix Du Combattant (Cross for Combatants)
- Veterans medal of the FNAC issue with 'Palm' emblem

The Combatant's Cross with official 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze metal hallmarks, or 'poincons' of the Paris Mint

The Combatants cross has 2 x levels of award criteria - and is only awarded in any criteria to those who have served under combat conditions, as un...  read more

Code: 20997

France: Miniature Medal. France: Verdun Medal 1916. 'Vernier' issue (Medaille de Verdun, modele Vernier)

The medal with the immortal legend '‘On Ne Passe Pass’ (They shall not pass)

The Battle of Verdun - a.k.a. 'The Meatgrinder' was the most important French land battle of the Great War

The medal fitted with a long length of riband

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 20996

France: Miniature Medal of the Federation of Veterans of the Chasseurs and Cyclists (FNAC). Bronze issue

A uniface veteran 'office holders' miniature medal

Obverse: The generic 'Chasseurs' horn insignia with title FNAC

For details, history, traditions and awards of the see their website 'Federation Nationale des Amicales de Chasseurs a Pied, Alpins et Mecanises' at:

- https://bleujonquille.fr/

Chasseurs à pied: Historically the Chasseurs...  read more

Code: 20995

France: Society award. Miniature medal. Medal of Radiant Culture 'Rennaisance Francaise Arts Populaires' (Médaille du Rayonnement Culture)

The prestigious French Cultural Society 'La Renaissance Française' awards 4 x types of medals, viz:

- Medaille de la Renaissance Francaise
- Medaille du Rayonnement Culurel
- Medaille de Solidarite et Valeur
- Medaille des Valeurs Francophones

Details of the Society, including their history and the medals they award can be accessed at their web...  read more

Code: 20994

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940-1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940-1945)

This medal was established by Royal Decree on 20 October 1947, for award to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who were made Prisoner of War and incarcerated by the enemy during the Second World War

The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style

Condition: EF
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Code: 18296

British India: Army Rifle Association, India, 1921. Regular size prize medal. Bronze

Metal: Bronze

Dimension: Approximately 35mm

Weight: Approximately 20g

Maker: Pinches of London

The Army Rifles Association, India, conducted and promoted a rifle shooting throughout British India, with a number of annual national and regional competitions that were open to 'All Ranks & Races', both individuals and teams drawn f...  read more

Code: 20824

France: Madagascar Medal (1st Expedition) 1883-1886 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1883-86). 1st Type medal

An original 1st Type Medal with 'Olive' suspension and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Engraver' marks on either side of reverse field

The silver medal fitted with the original silk 'moire' riband

Condition: Toned EF  read more

Code: 20816

British India: Assam Valley Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India). Lot comprising cap badges (1st and 2nd pattern) & shoulder title

Comprising:

1). Cap badge: Approximately (W)45mm x (H)32mm. 1st pattern. King's Crown & AVLH monogram. White Metal / SP. With 3 x loops to reverse as issued

2). Cap badge: Approximately (W)42mm x (H)40mm. 2nd pattern. Cap Star bi-metal in 2 x parts. With 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued

3). Shoulder title: Approximately (W)46mm x (H)12mm. Whi...  read more

Code: 20807

British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. 'Imperial Crown' Pagri / Helmet Badge. Brass

A cast badge of the type reported worn through to circa 1917

Dimensions: Approximately (W)50mm x (H)72mm

The badge is cast with solid centre, and retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued

Note: The National Army Museum (Field Marshal Chapple Collection) includes an example with voided centres and pin fittings on reverse
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Code: 20806