British India: South Waziristan Scouts. British Officer's Silver Cap Badge (c.1930-47)

The 'Urial' ram's head surmounted by a crown
 
The cap badge with makers marks 'Barton / Silver' on reverse

Metal: Silver (maker marked)

Size: 4.5cms 

Weight: 12.3g

Fittings: The insignia retaining it's original long vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings

South Waziristan Scouts: Formerly known as the North...  read more

Code: 25593

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (43334 Hav/Cl Pritam Singh Bengal Engr Gp., R.I.E.)

The recipient, was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, the rank & appointment of Havildar/Clerk (Sergeant/Clerk) while serving with the Bengal Engineer Group of the Royal Indian Engineers, of the British Indian Army

The Bengal Engineer Group was - and still is - one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups of the Indian Army. The regimental centre is located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakh...  read more

Code: 25591

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI 1st issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (19154482 Sigmn. K. Blackley. R. Sigs.)

Medal & Clasp Verification: Signalman K. Blackley of the Royal Corps of Signals is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll referenced below:

- GSM 1918-62. GVI 1st issue & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48': WO 100/525. The medal roll compiled & dated Redding, England, July 1949

Condition: Toned EF  read more

Code: 25590

Pakistan (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (SR/185903 NK SM Hakim Khan R P A S C - MT)

The medal officially impressed, with 2 x official corrections (erasures) before and after the 'SM' rank - fairly typical for this particular medal and exactly as issued

At the time the recipient Hakim Khan earned his 'Pakistan Medal' he was holding the rank of Naik Storeman (Corporal Storeman) while serving with the Royal Pakistan Army Service Corps, of the Pakistan Army. The inc...  read more

Code: 25588

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4841 SC Hussein B Rasol F of M Pol)

The recipient, Hussein son of Rasol, was of Malay ethnicity and the Mussalman faith, who held the rank of  'Special Constable' while serving with the Federation of Malaya Police during the era of the 'Malaya Emergency'

A choice medal - virtually pristine

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25587

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Malaya' (5112 SC Jawi Bin Mohamed S’pore Pol)

The recipient Jawi Bin son of Mohamed, was an ethnic Malay of the Mussalman faith serving as a Special Constable with the Singapore Police, during the era of the 'Malay Emergency'

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 25586

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

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (23643633 Fus. W. B. Myles. R.H.F.) 

The recipient held the rank of Fusilier while serving with 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers, a Scottish infantry regiment of the British Army

The Royal Highland Fusiliers were formed in 1959, through the amalgamation of the Royal Scots Fusiliers (26th Foot) & the Highland Light Infantry (71st & 74th Foot)

The regiments first overseas operational tour was to A...  read more

Code: 25584

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (8213 L/Cpl. Handy Serisena, A.P.L)

The recipient Handy Serisena was a locally enlisted soldier holding the rank of Lace-Corporal while serving with the Aden Protectorate Levies, a locally raised unit raised unit for service in Aden Colony

The Aden Protectorate Levies (APL): Was a military force predominately recruited from amongst the indigenous tribal populations, for the local defence of the Aden Protectorate du...  read more

Code: 25582

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO ): Non-Article 5 Medal (2nd type riband) 

The 'Non-Article 5' medal, like all other NATO campaign medals is worn with 'un-restricted permission' to wear in uniform, by qualifying personnel of the British Armed Forces

For award of the NATO 'NON-ARTICLE 5' Medal, personnel must complete both the qualifying period of service (below) and meet the eligibility criteria. The qualifying periods are thirty days continuous or accu...  read more

Code: 25568