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

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

Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Independence Medal. Gilt

An Italian struck medal

The official issue 1960 Independence Medal was designed by Guerrino Mattia Monassi of the Italian State Mint. The reverse of the medal features Italian text which translates to:

'For a great Somalia: all our heart, all our soul, all our blood.'

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24830

Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Independence Medal. Bronze. Variant

An Italian struck item of insignia

Condition: GF  read more

Code: 24829

Somalia (Republic 1960-69): Ethiopian War Medal 1964

A typical Italian struck campaign medal

Condition: VF  read more

Code: 24828

United States: Silver Star maroon / burgundy empty medal case of issue. Only awarded USN / USMC circa 1940-1942

This type of case of issue was only issued / used for United States Navy and United States Marine Corps awards of the Silver Star Medal

The case of issue is un-named, un-numbered and un-attributed

Length: 120mm

Width: 65mm

Height: 26mm

Weight: 50g

The inner case with silk panel on lid, with maroon colored...  read more

Code: 24826

United States: Bronze Star Medal. Circa issue 1945-1965 (including Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War)

A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard

Contained in a plush 'Coffin' black leatherette hinged case of issue, with the name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on the outside upper lid

The silk corded medal is fitted with an un-marked slot brooch, this retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock cla...  read more

Code: 24824

United States: Air Medal. Vietnam War issue (and through to 1975) issue. With maker marks. In case of issue

A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast Guard

A cased decoration, sold together with plush leatherette 'Coffin' style hinged case of issue. This with name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters on outer lid

The silk corded medal riband is fitted with a 12mm crimp-brooch, the mounting bar having makers marks 'HLP-GI'. The ...  read more

Code: 24823