Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies). GV issue (Pte P. E. Robey, 5th (Lucknow) Group Gn Arty. I.D.F.)

Medal verification: Private Percy Evelyn Robey 5th (Lucknow) Group Garrison Artillery, Indian Defence Force, is confirmed having been awarded his VLSM in 1919, the medal published in Indian Army Order 136 of 1919, with award date of, 25 February 1919

Medals issued: Reference 'The Auxiliary Force India and its Predecessors...' (Harfield, 2015) an estimated total of only 5 x VLSM's...  read more

Code: 24873

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with bar 'India' (L-Sjt. T. Ross. Bengal Arty., A.F.I.)

Medal Verification: The medal to Lance-Sergeant Thomas Ross of the Bengal Artillery (Auxiliary Force India) is confirmed entitled per below referenced source:

- EM 'India'. GV issue: Medal was awarded on 29 March 1934, per Indian Army Order No. 128 of 1934

Thomas Ross, son of John Ross and Elizabeth Lynch (a native of Dundee) was born in Stockton-onTees, Co. Durham...  read more

Code: 24872

20th (Fife & Forfar Yeo) Armoured Car Coy: Regimental Medal. Silver with English hallmarks for Birmingham 1923

A large & impressive regimental medal, that is un-named and un-attributed

Metal: Silver. H/M Birmingham 1923 with makers mark 'WJD'

Dimension: 44mm

Weight: 45.8g

Obverse: Regimental badge of the Fife & Forfar Yeomanry 'Pro Aris Et Focis', with a band legend title '20th (Fife & Forfar Yeo) Armoured Car Coy'

Reverse Laurel...  read more

Code: 24870

Austria (Imperial): Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis). Franz Joseph issue. Gilded Bronze (Bronze Gilt), on 'War Riband' with gilt 'Swords' Circa 1914-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

The obverse features the bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription 'Signvm Lavdis'. The medal surmounted by a crown. The dimension of the award being 30.7mm (w) x 50.5mm (h)

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period silk 'War' riband

Originally instituted in 1890, ...  read more

Code: 24866

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Karl 1 obverse. Bronze gilt on 'Wartime' riband, with second award gilt bar with swords. 1917-18 issue

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

With distinctive double crown suspension representing the two crowns of Austria & Hungary, that was introduced in 1917

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband),...  read more

Code: 24865

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Bronze gilt on Wartime riband. Circa pre-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included award...  read more

Code: 24863

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal 'Signum Laudis'. Emperor Franz Joseph obverse. Bronze gilt on 'Peacetime' riband. Circa pre-1916

In German 'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern'

Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the 'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included award...  read more

Code: 24862

Austria (Imperial): Bravery Medal. Silver (silvered metal) 1st Class (Large) Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue. Circa pre 1916

The obverse features a right facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph II, the reverse with relief inscription 'Der Tapferkeit' (For Bravery)

Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period tri-fold silk ribbon

An attractive Great War award

Condition: Toned VF  read more

Code: 24860

Austria (Empire): Iron Merit Cross with 'Crown' 1916-1918. Zinc

In German 'Eisernes Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband'

Instituted in 1916 in two grades - with and without crown (all crosses were dated 1916 regardless of year of issue) for wear with the 'War Riband'. Very early issues from 1916, were issued in iron but the metal was later changed to zinc from post 1916

The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with ...  read more

Code: 24853

A Russian Aviator Officer's 'Far East 'War Against Japan' 1945 medal pair: Junior Lieutenant Nikolai Iosifovich Dizna, 256th Independent Air Communications Regiment, Red Army Air Force

- Russia (Soviet Union): Order of the Red Star. Reverse with Moscow Mint marks and officially numbered '1638861'. Complete with original screw post and backing plate

- Russia (Soviet Union): Medal for the Victory over Japan, 1945. This on 5 sided riband plate with reverse pin fitting as issued

Medals Verification: Both awards confirmed as entitled per the recipient...  read more

Code: 24831