Germany (Federal Republic): Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange) 1942-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimension: 9.8cm (L) x 2.6cm (H)

Weight: 42g

The badge with crossed 'Grenade & Bayonet' weapons in centre, on top of a black panel

The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) wa...  read more

Code: 24177

Germany (Federal Republic): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) 1939-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 'Bundswehr' version

This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending 'Nazi' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich

Dimensions: 56mm (H) x 46 mm (W)

Weight: 32g

A solid struck badge. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings on reverse

The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infante...  read more

Code: 24176

A 'Sikh Sapper's' medal pair including campaign service in 'East Pakistan' in the 1971 Indo-Pak War: Naik Baldev Singh, Bengal Engineers Group

- India: Poorvi Star 1971 (1441894 Spr Baldev Singh Bengal Engrs Gp.)
- India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Bengal-Assam' (1441894 Nk. B. Singh. Bengal Engr)

The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith latterly holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bengal Engineers Group of the Indian Army

The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Comb...  read more

Code: 24172

Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). No clasp

Reverse of medal with makers mark 'Begeer'

The medal sometime removed from a mounting-bar, the riband fitted with a single space mounting bar

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 24170

Norway: King Haakon VII Freedom Medal 1940-45

Reference 'Norwegian War Decorations Awarded To Members Of The British Armed Forces 1940-1945 (Arne Simenstad, 1990), for a complete listing of all British recipients of this decoration

The medal mounted on original silk riband, together with its mounting bar. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings and as-issued

Contained in it...  read more

Code: 24169

United States: Navy Cross. Circa 1990-2024

With matt satin finish to medal planchet

Weight of medal and riband 44g

Medal riband fitted with a 9mm crimp brooch. The brooch with makers hallmark 'Lordship NY-GI'. The brooch with long hinged pin & intricate drop lock clasp fittings on reverse, as issued

This type awarded for campaigns and wars since 1990, including Somalia (Black-Hawk Down), Iraq...  read more

Code: 24168

United States: Legion of Merit. Officer (or 3rd grade) Breast Badge. Gilt & enamel, with LOM emblem on riband. Circa 1990-2024

The decoration complete with corded silk riband, suspended from a 9mm crimp brooch. The reverse of the crimp brooch retaining its original hinged pin & intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, and with contractors hallmark 'G-27'

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of ou...  read more

Code: 24167

United States of America: Legion of Merit. Commander (or 2nd grade) Neck Badge. Gilt & enamel

The insignia fitted with a full length neck cravat riband, with brass hook & eye fittings

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the United States as well as...  read more

Code: 24165

United States of America: Legion of Merit. Grand Commander (or 1st grade) Breast Star. Gilt & enamel

The reverse of the Grand Commander breast star retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued

The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the U...  read more

Code: 24164

United States: Joint Service Commendation Medal. With Gold Valor 'V' emblem on riband, as awarded to United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel. Circa 1990-2017

The Gold 'V' (Valor) emblem on the riband indicates that the recipient was a member of the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps, and was earned prior to 2017 (in 2017 the awarding of 'V' emblems was standardised for the US Armed Services, with all services adopting the same emblems)

A "V" device is a metal 1⁄4-inch (6.4 mm) capital letter "V" with serifs which, when w...  read more

Code: 24161