India: Independence Medal 1947 (49612 LAC. J. Kurian, R.I.A.F.)

The recipient J. Kurian, was an Indian serviceman of the Christian faith from Travancore-Cochin State (now present day Kerala), who held the rank of Leading Aircraftman while serving with the Royal Indian Air Force on 15 August 1947

In January 1950, in which month India became a republic, the Royal Indian Air Force, like all other branches of the Indian Armed Forces that had roya...  read more

Code: 25205

Korea Medal 1950-53 (A. W. Camamile.) A Decorated 'MALTA Epic / S.S. 'OHIO' Hero

A Medal Recipient of National Maltese Historical Importance

Distinguished Service Cross: Published in London Gazette issue of 22 June 1943, the circumstances of award shown as:

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For great gallantry in fuelling operations during the Enemy's most severe air attacks on Malta

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'Seedie's' registers of Second Worl...  read more

Code: 25202

Naval General Service Medal 1915-62. EIIR 2nd type with clasp 'Near East' (L/FX. 894804 A. Robertson. L.A.M. (O). R.N.)

Leading Air Mechanic (Ordnance) A. Robertson, served with the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy, and is reported to have latterly served aboard the Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Centaur 1958-60

Condition: Reverse toned about EF  read more

Code: 25200

Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (Albert Seward)

A medal of local Reading, Berkshire, England interest

Medal Verifcation: The recipient Albert Seward, was awarded the Imperial Service Medal per publication in the London Gazette issue of 21 August 1946, wherein he is shows as 'Albert Seward, Overseer, Post Office, Reading'

The medal retaining its original silk riband complete with silver mounting brooch, with hing...  read more

Code: 25195

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue

Un-named, un-numbered & un-attributed medal as issued

It is estimated that 30,000 silver medals were struck

Condition: About GVF  read more

Code: 25190

Meritorious Service Medal (New Zealand). GVI first issue obverse legend

An un-named, un-marked and un-attributed medal

A choice example, the medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband

Condition: Toned EF  read more

Code: 25187

Meritorious Service Medal (New Zealand): EIIR issue

An un-named, un-marked and un-attributed medal

A choice example, the medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband

Condition: EF  read more

Code: 25186

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue (524. Havildar Maj: Shaik Cassim. Ceylon Mauritius Bn R.A.)

The recipient Shaik Cassim, was by ethnicity and faith a 'Moor' of the Mussalman faith, who held the rank of Havildar-Major (Sergeant-Major) while serving with the Ceylon Mauritius Battalion, Royal Regiment of Artillery

Medal Verification: Havildar Shaik Cassim is confirmed entitled to the LS&GC medal, per the below referenced source

- Army LS&GC Medal: Was publish...  read more

Code: 25184

Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue with 'India' bar

An un-named & un-attributed issue

Condition: About GVF  read more

Code: 25183

Volunteer Long Service Medal (India and Colonies). Victorian issue (Sergt. T.A. Kingsley Madras Vol. Gds.)

The naming in engraved script fills the entire rim of the medal, and is a master-class example of an engraver's skill in craftsmanship

Medal Verification: The award to Sergeant Thomas Arthur Kingsley of the Madras Volunteer Guards was published in the Gazette of India issue 569 of 1897, and was one of only an estimated 65 x VLSM's (Victorian issue) awarded to the regiment in the ...  read more

Code: 25177