United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Sterling silver marked Second World War issue 1944-45
This insignia is of the type issued in Second World War circa 1944-45, and is marked 'Sterling' (for sterling silver) on reverse
The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 2 x 'Short' pin-posts & clutch-back disc fittings
The award was instituted in 1941, and the insignia is worn in uniform on the left breast above any medal ribands
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40.00 GBP
United States Army: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Sterling silver issue. With 'Silver' Star for Second Award (qualifying in two different wars). Korean & Vietnam War issue (circa 1950-1968)
With reverse metal and maker hallmarks on two lines for 'B & H Simon', Sterling G-I
The reverse of the insignia complete with both of the original 'short' pin x posts and the respective brass clutch-back brass disc fittings
Second Award Combat Infantryman badges were first introduced in 1952 during the Korean War
On 8 February 1952, the Army approved... read more
45.00 GBP
United States: Senior Parachutist Badge. Sterling silver marked regulation size. Circa 1950-1968
An item of insignia worn by 'Senior' Paratroopers and qualified parachutists in the era of the Korean War and Vietnam War (1950-1968)
With reverse 'Sterling' silver & maker hallmarks for 'N. S. Meyer Inc, New York'
The insignia complete with two pin-posts and brass clutch-back discs
Senior Parachutist Badge: To be eligible for the Senior Parachutist ... read more
40.00 GBP
United States: Parachutist Badge. Sterling silver marked regulation size. Circa 1950-1968
An item of insignia worn by Paratroopers and qualified parachutists in the era of the Korean War and Vietnam War (1950-1968)
With reverse hallmarks 'Sterling 23c' & makers mark for 'Crest-Craft'
The insignia complete with two pin-posts and brass clutch-back discs
The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings", is a military badge of... read more
35.00 GBP
United Kingdom: Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry (C.P.M.). EIIR issue. 2nd type 'Dei Gratia' obverse legend (circa 1958-2012)
A contemporary miniature medal
Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), only an estimated 191 x Colonial Police Medals for Gallantry - and 6 x 'First Bars' - were awarded to British Empire and Colonial police forces 1953-1975
The Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry, became obsolete in 2012 when it was restyled as the Overseas Territories Polic... read more
55.00 GBP
United Kingdom: Queen's Police Medal. EIIR issue (circa 1954-2022)
A contemporary miniature medal
Reverse with legend 'For Distinguished Service' and below in exergue a 'laurel spray'
The medal fitted with a good bright clean long length of medal riband
Condition: EF read more
35.00 GBP
British India: Indian Police Medal. GV issue. 'For Distinguished Conduct' (circa 1932-1936)
A contemporary miniature medal
Reverse with legend 'For Distinguished Service'
The medal was eligible to all ethnicities that served in the qualifying Indian Police Forces including Europeans
Condition: About EF read more
40.00 GBP
British India: Indian Police Medal. GVI issue. 'For Distinguished Conduct' (circa 1937-1947)
A contemporary miniature medal
Reverse with legend 'For Distinguished Service'
The medal was eligible to all ethnicities that served in the qualifying Indian Police Forces including Europeans
Condition: About EF read more
40.00 GBP
United Kingdom: The King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom. Instituted 1945
A contemporary miniature medal
Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), an estimated 3200 x King's Medals For Courage in the Cause of Freedom were issued to allies and foreign nationals, this included awards to indigenous recipients in North Borneo, Sarawak. Thailand and other Asian recipients
Most awards were made to European and United State... read more
55.00 GBP
United Kingdom: The King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom. Instituted 1945
A contemporary miniature medal
Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), an estimated 2490 x King's Medals for Service in the Cause of Freedom were issued to allies and foreign nationals
Most awards were made to European and United States recipients, and in particular those incarcerated for acts of passive resistance (journalists, civil servant... read more
50.00 GBP