Republic of South 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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30.00 GBP
United States: United States Army 'Sharpshooter' Marksman's Badge. With 3 x Army Weapons Qualification Claps 'Rifle', 'Auto. Rifle' & 'M-14'
Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark L22
The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued
Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades / classes, in order of achievement being 'Expert' (1st Class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd Class) & 'Marksman' (3rd Class)
The insignia is worn pendant in dress uniform on the left breas... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: United States Army 'Expert' Marksman's Badge. With 5 x Army Qualification Clasps, 'Rifle', 'Auto.Rifle', 'Machine Gun' 'Grenade', 'Sharpshooter'
Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark 'D22'
The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued
Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades, in order of precedence being 'Expert' (1st class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd class) & 'Marksman' (3rd class), the insignia being worn in dress uniform on the left breast pocket and below any medal ... read more
25.00 GBP
United States: United States Army 'Sharpshooter' Marksman's Badge. With 3 x Army Weapons Qualification Claps 'Machine Gun', 'M-14' & 'Bayonet'
Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark G23 within legend 'Made in USA'
The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued
Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades / classes, in order of achievement being 'Expert' (1st Class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd Class) & 'Marksman' (3rd Class)
The insignia is worn pendant in dres... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: United States Army 'Marksman' Badge. With 4 x Army Weapons Qualification Bars bars 'Marksman', 'Carbine', 'M-14' & 'Bayonet'
Reverse of cross with contractors hallmark D22
The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued
Army 'Marksmanship' Badges, are awarded in three grades / classes, in order of achievement being 'Expert' (1st Class), 'Sharpshooter' (2nd Class) & 'Marksman' (3rd Class)
The insignia is worn pendant in dress uniform on the left breast... read more
22.00 GBP
United States: California National Guard 100 % Drill Attendance Badge. With 4 x annual 100% drill attendance clasps, for '1958', '1959', '1960' & '1961'
The insignia complete with two clutch-back reverse fittings as issued
The insignia is worn pendant in dress uniform of the California State Guard on the left breast tunic pocket and below any medal ribands
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25.00 GBP
United States of America: Army Good Conduct Medal. Type II. With 'Silver' further service bar with 3 x knots
The silver further service bars indicate the sixth enlistment (one knot) through tenth enlistment awards (five knots). This medal representing 8 x enlistments
A very good early 'Matt Finish' strike from the period 1945-1969 (WW2, Korean War and early Vietnam War)
The silk corded medal riband fitted with original issue 'Slot Brooch' mounting bar. This retaining its ... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: National Defense Service Medal
The medal with an unmarked 12mm crimp brooch with intricate drop lock hinged pin & clasp fittings
A contemporary issued awarded circa 1950-1970, for the Korean War and early years of the Vietnam War
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is a service medal of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953
The... read more
20.00 GBP
United States: Korean Service Medal. With 2 x bronze 'Service Star' emblems on riband
The bronze 'Service Star's' denote that the recipient had served in a total of '2' x separate campaign phases / operations that were authorised as specified for the Korean War (a silver star = 5 x operations, and the bronze stars each are for 1 x operation)
A fine example of a very early issue medal, the silk corded riband fitted with an unmarked 12mm 'crimp brooch' mounting bar,... read more
30.00 GBP
United States: Vietnam Civilian Service Medal (1959-1973)
The corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch (circa 1960'-1980's), the mounting bar having the Federal Contractors (makers) hallmark indented on the reverse showing 'Diamond symbol with GI letters' (for medal maker Williams & Anderson Co). The brooch complete with a long-hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issued
The Vietnam Civilian Service Award is... read more
35.00 GBP