Republic of Vietnam: Technical Service Medal. 1st Class (Ky-Thuat Boi-Tinh)

This example is of United States manufacture, with makers hallmark 'G27'

Instituted on 5 June 1964 and awarded in two classes

Complete with crimp brooch, this with makers marks 'G27'. The brooch complete with intricate long hinged pin & drop lock clasp fittings, as issued

Like many South Vietnamese awards the medal was available for award to qualifyi...  read more

Code: 25728

Republic of Vietnam: Special Service Medal

This example is of United States manufacture

The riband fitted with a 12mm crimp brooch. The brooch with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

The Special Service Medal (Vietnamese: Biệt-Công Bội-Tinh) was a decoration of South Vietnam which was issued between the years of 1950 and 1974. The decoration was awarded to any military service member who performed an act...  read more

Code: 25727

Republic of Vietnam (1955-1975): National Order of Vietnam. 5th Class Knight. Breast badge. Gilt & enamel. Circa 1955-1975

Dimension: Approximately 41mm

A very good contemporary gilt and enamel issue of Vietnamese craftsmanship

The riband fitted with a crimp brooch. The brooch with 2 x pin-posts & clutch-back disc fittings as issued. The brooch with suppliers hallmark 'MC 767 H24'. This denotes United States Marine Corps supplier 'Hilborn-Hamburger/Imperial' of Passaic, NJ

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Code: 23725

Republic of Vietnam: Army of the Republic of South Vietnam (ARVN). Parachute Brevet badge (Basic)

Dimension: 2.5 inches

In chromed white metal, solid struck

Complete with original clutch-back fittings as issued

With USA makers marks for 'Ken Nolan Inc / Irvine / CA' on 3 x lines

A scarce contemporary Vietnam War era American struck item of insignia, almost certainly worn by an American instructor or attached advisor

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Code: 23535

Republic of Vietnam: National Order of Vietnam. 5th Class Knight. Breast badge. Gilt

Dimension: Approximately 44mm

The reverse of the silk riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

A foreign made (United States) item of insignia - the reverse of the crimp brooch with Federal Contractors hallmark 'Graco-GI'

The National Order of the Republic of Vietna...  read more

Code: 20728

Republic of Vietnam: Life Saving Gallantry Medal

Of United States manufacture

Complete with pin-back mounting bar with intricate pin and clasp fittings, as issued

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17251

Republic of Vietnam: Training Service Medal (1st Class)

Of United States manufacture

Complete with pin-back mounting bar with intricate pin and clasp fittings, as issued

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 17250

British Army: 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment (Territorial Force). A lot of positively attributed 'Regimental Kit' circa 1908-1920

Comprising:

- Brass Button Stick. Marked indented with regimental details ' 5 R.W.K. 2345'
- Brass Button Stick. Un-marked  
- White cotton 'Housewife'. With long tie & six internal holders. This ink stencilled '5 R.W.K. 2345'

The 5th Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment: The battalion was formed on April 1, 1908, as part of the new Territo...  read more

Code: 25722

Italy (Republic): An Italian Aviation Medal For Military Aeronautical Long Service 'Gold' (gilt) grade or, 1st Class (Medaglia Militare Aeronautica di Lungi Navigazione Aerea, ‘oro’). 1953- type

The medal was instituted in 1953 to replace the award series first created in 1926 that hitherto bore the portrait of Vittorio Emanuele III. The medal is awarded in three grades or classes the different grades representing different periods f service. The 'Gold' grade, or 1st Class, and is awarded for long service in the air force for 25 years’ service

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 24447

Italy (Mussolini-Fascist era): Commemorative Medal for the Expedition to Albania 1939 (Medaglia Commemorativa della Spedizione in Albania)

The medal was instituted on 7 March 1940 as an award in respect of the Italian campaign in 1939, and subsequent occupation of Albania. In 1939 Italy invaded Albania using overwhelming Italian force

A fairly scarce seen Second World War era campaign medal for the Balkans

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24446