General Service 1918-62, GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (41728 Pte. Kimani Kanyuke. E.A.A.S.C.)

The recipient was an indigenous African soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the East African Army Service Corps

The recipients forename and surname indicate that he was a Kenya Colony enlistment of Kikuyu ethnicity

The East African Army Service Corps was raised in 1940, and recruited African soldiers from four colonial territories, viz, Kenya Col...  read more

Code: 25446

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue

The silk medal riband fitted with a white metal mounting bar, and is as-worn. The contemporary mounting bar retaining its hinged pin & clasp fittings

It is estimated that 30,000 silver medals were struck, and distributed to civilian and military recipients

Condition: Toned about EF  read more

Code: 25443

1st Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. Regimental ‘Best Shot of Battalion’ Medal. Silver (not H/M). Reverse engraved (Lce Sgt J Blud.)

A large and finely struck medal

Metal: Silver (not hallmarked)

Weight: 55g

Dimension: 46mm

Obverse: In centre regimental insignia of the King's Own Shropshire Light Infantry, surrounded by the regimental Battle Honours to 1912 with Crown on top. Surrounding the centre the die cast legend says '1st Btn King's Own Shropshire Lt Inty; and...  read more

Code: 25439

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight'. Uni-lingual 'French language obverse legend (1908-1951).With silvered 'Palm' emblem with 'L' cypher

The insignia of the type issued 1908-52 (including Great War, Second World War and Korean War), with uni-lingual French obverse language legend

The silver War Services 'L' Palm (of the pattern instituted 1952 to denote Leopold III) indicates an award for services during the Korean War

Note: In practise Second World War & Korean War veterans chose to wear on their r...  read more

Code: 25437

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm emblem with 'A' (King Albert) cypher

The decoration with King Albert I reverse

The emblem denotes:

- 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 25436

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie)

The medal retaining its original silk moire riband

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 25432

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918)

The medal fitted with a clean bright length of silk riband

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 25431

An Indo-Pak War 1971 and long service medal group of 4: Sepoy EQUIPMENT BOOT REPAIRER Gurmel Ram, Sikh Light Infantry, Indian Army

- India: Sangram Medal 1971 (4448985 Sep E&BR Gurmel Ram Sikh LI)
- India: Sainya Seva Medal. With clasp 'Jammu Kashmir' (4448985 Sep. G. Ram, Sikh L.I.)
- India: Jubilee of Independence Medal 1947-72 (4448985 Sep. EBR. Gurmel Ram Sikh LI)
- India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (4448985 Sep, Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.)

Important:The inclusion of the abbr...  read more

Code: 25425

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

Code: 25421

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

Code: 25419