Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). With 3 x clasps, 'Oorlogsdienst-Koopvaardij 1940-1945', 'Oost-Azie-Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945' & 'Nederlandsch-Indie 1941-1942'

As awarded / worn by a Netherlands Merchant Seaman

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

- War Service-Merchant Navy 1940-45 (Generic service clasp)
- East Asia - South Pacific 1942-45 (Campaign clasp)
- Netherlands East Indies 1941-42 (Campaign clasp

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

Code: 23746

United States: Bronze Star Medal. With 'V' Combat Valor & 'Silver Oakleaf Cluster'. 1950-1970 era issue

The 'V' riband device denotes an award for combat 'Valor'

The 'Silver Oakleaf Cluster' denotes that the recipient had been awarded a further 5 x awards of the BSM = total of 6 x BSM awards

The medal riband is fitted with a 12mm un-marked 'Crimp Brooch' complete with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

A contempo...  read more

Code: 22294

United States: Purple Heart Medal. With silver 'Oakleaf Cluster'. 1990-1996 era issue

The 'Silver Oakleaf' cluster on the riband denotes that the wearer of the medal had been 'Wounded-in-Action' on 6 x separate occasions

An un-named and un-attributed issue as awarded circa 1990-1996, to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in Gulf War, Intervention in Panama, Somalia, Intervention in Haiti, Bosnian War & Croatian War

Medal...  read more

Code: 22293

Netherlands: Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL) Shooting Medal 1936 (Schietprijs van het KNIL 1936). Bronze & enamel, with 10 qualifying clasps

This item represents skill and proficiency in the use of 3 different weapons as represented by the different numbered clasps, as under;

- Geweer (Rifle) 1-5 x Qualifications
- Mitrailleur (Machine Gun) 1 x Qualification
- K.M. (Carabine/Machine gun) 4 x Qualifications

The medal and clasps sans riband, and now mounted for display on card, sold and dis...  read more

Code: 17471

United States of America: Legion of Merit. 4th grade 'Legionnaire' breast badge in gilt & enamel. With 3 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters'. Circa post 1990

The 3 x 'Bronze Oakleaf Clusters' indicates that the recipient had been awarded a further 3 x awards of the LOM = a total of 4 x LOM's

The silk corded riband fitted with a crimp brooch mounting bar, this retaining 2 x pin posts with clutch back fittings, and as issued

The reverse of the crimp brooch with Federal Government Contractor hallmark 'G-27'

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Code: 22138

United States: Navy and Marine Corps Medal. With 2 x 'Gold Stars' further awards emblems on riband

The 'Gold Stars' denote that the recipient had been awarded 2 x further awards of this decoration = a total of 3 x awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

The medal riband is fitted with an un-marked 12mm crimp-brooch (circa 1960'-1980's), complete with long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued

The medal brooch with Federal Government contra...  read more

Code: 22134

United States: Soldiers Medal. Circa 1969-1990

A post 1969 issue of the Soldiers Medal

The silk corded riband is fitted with an un-marked 9mm 'crimp brooch', complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

The Soldiers Medal was instituted as a bravery decoration for award to United States Army personnel on 2 July 1926. The decoration is awarded United States Army personnel decorated 'For Valor' in acts of ...  read more

Code: 22129

United States: Soldiers Medal. Circa 1990-2022

A Soldier's Medal of the type awarded since circa 1990

The silk corded riband is fitted with a 9mm 'crimp brooch', complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The reverse of the brooch mount with government contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The Soldiers Medal was instituted as a bravery decoration for award to United States Army personnel on 2 July 1926. The...  read more

Code: 22128

United States: Airman's Medal. With 3 x Bronze Oakleaf Cluster devices. Circa 1990-2005

The 'Bronze Oakleaf Cluster' devices denotes that the wearer was the recipient of a 3 x furthers awards of the decoration = a total of 4 x awards of the Airman's Medal

Medal planchet with a knob and loose ring suspension and the medal fitted with a 9mm crimp style brooch. The mounting brooch with long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued, and with makers mar...  read more

Code: 22124

United States: Army Commendation Medal (Instituted 1945). With bronze combat 'V' & 'Oakleaf cluster' emblems

The combat V emblem denotes an award made for 'Valor' while the 'Oakleaf' emblem indicates that the recipient had been decorated with a further award of the Army Commendation Medal

An award from period circa 1949-1970 - including Korean War & early Vietnam War'

The reverse of the unmarked 12mm 'Slot & Crimp Brooch', complete with the hinged pin & intricate drop-lo...  read more

Code: 22121