India (Princely States): Kalat State Police (now in Pakistan). Gilding metal rank badge circa 1902-1948

The Princely State of Kalat - located in the state Baluchistan (now Balochistan, Pakistan) - ceded their sovereignty to Pakistan on 27 March 1948

The badge retaining its original loop fittings on reverse

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24369

India (Republic): Indian Police. Lot of 9 x white metal (5) and gilding metal (4) items of rank insignia

India gained its independence on 15 August 1947, and severed its dominion status on 1 January 1950, when it became a republic

Comprising:

- Ashoka's Lion (replaced the Imperial Crown worn by Superintendent's and above). White metal
- Ashoka's Lion (replaced the Imperial Crown worn by Superintendent's and above. Gilding metal
- Large silvered rank star...  read more

Code: 24368

India - Bihar State: Lot of two shoulder title badges. Bihar Military Police & Bihar Armed Police. Gilding metal shoulder title badges (x 2)

The reverses of both badges retaining their original loop fittings, as issued

The Bihar Military Police is the state armed police force for the Bihar Police with headquarters at Patna led by CAPFs officer on deputation. It is frequently involved in clashes with Maoist rebels. The force has been expanded since 2006 to deal with the Maoist insurgency. It has 16 Battalions with app...  read more

Code: 24367

5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Cap badge

The badge complete with reverse loop fittings as issued

The reverse marked with makers marks for 'Inglis'

Positively attributed: Badge was worn by 110172 Private James Fotheringham, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles who was 'Killed-in-Action on 2 June 1916 at 'Maple Copse' in France during the Great War - and whose campaign medals we are selling separately. See Code 2455...  read more

Code: 24366

Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted 'Ordenspange' pair of order and decoration, as worn by a member of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)

- Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel
- Armed Forces Cross of Honour. Gold grade (Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold)

The medals mounted in the 'Ordenspange' traditional German medal mounting style

Sold together with:

- Companion medal riband bar. The riband for the Armed Forces Cross of Honour with gil...  read more

Code: 24173

Germany (Federal Republic): Officer's Cross (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse); Cross of Merit 1st Class. Gilt and enamel

The order complete with its original vertical hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse

The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. It was ...  read more

Code: 24175

The rare group of 7 & 'Archive' of the Naval Officer commanding Persian Gulf Naval Operations 1914-15, later deployed to Dardanelles & was 'Flag Officer' Commanding Aegean Squadron 1918: Rear-Admiral Admiral Arthur Hayes-Sadler, C.S.I., Royal Navy.

- Most Exalted Order of the Star of India. Companion CSI (1916 issue). Gold
- Egypt Medal 82-89. Alexandria 11th July (A. H. Sadler. Midn. R.N. H.M.S. Sultan)
- 1914-15 Star (R. Adml. A. Hayes-Sadler.)
- British War Medal. Silver issue (R. Adml. A. Hayes-Sadler.)
- Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. oak leaves (R. Adml. A. Hayes-Sadler.)
- France: Legion o...  read more

Code: 24365

The rare Yangtze River 'Armed Boarding Party' Wounded-in-Action D.S.M. medal group of 7 for the Wanhsien Incident during the Chinese Civil War: Master at Arms Francis Herbert Image, D.S.M., Royal Navy

- Distinguished Service Medal. GV (J.100599 F. H. Image. A.B. H.M.S. Kiawo. Wanhsien, 5. 9. 1926)
- The 1939-45 Star. No clasp
- The Atlantic Star. No clasp
- The Africa Star. No clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (M.39890 F. H. Image. R.P.O. H.M.S. Titania)

D.S.M. London Gazette 16 May 1927: 'The King ...  read more

Code: 24363

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 1 x citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939

This is the ordnance issue CDG awarded to French troops 1939-1940, and then with the date 1939 awarded post 1940 by the Free French Forces

- 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army / Army command level

The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 24201

King's South Africa Medal 1901-1902. With 2 x clasps 'South Africa 1901' & 'South Africa 1902' (10237 Pte A. Brown. A.S.C.)

Albert Brown, was by trade, a 'Butcher'

Albert continued his trade as a 'Butcher', while serving with the Army Service Corps (Supply Branch), the recipient being a witness - providing 'Second Evidence' - in the serious injury to a Senior N.C.O. who had been thrown off a horse, while serving at Curragh Camp, Ireland in May 1899, (ref WO 363 file series)

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Code: 24282