Chile: Order of Merit (Orden al Merito). Enamel 'Officers Cross' breast badge. Miniature medal

A contemporary strike. Enamelled, with the highly distinctive hinged 'Andean Condor' suspensions

The Order of Merit (Spanish: Orden al Mérito) is a Chilean order of merit and was created in 1929. Succeeding the Medal of the Merit, which was created during the term of the President Germán Riesco through the Minister of War decree No. 1350 on 4 September 1906. This new national dis...  read more

Code: 25374

Denmark: Red Cross Service Medal for Relief Work 1939-1945. Silver & enamel. Miniature medal

A silver and enamel contemporary strike

The insignia on a traditional 5 x sided silk riband in the traditional Danish style. This attached to a black horn lapel fob for wear 

The Denmark Red Cross Service Medal 1939-45, also known as the Red Cross Commemorative Medal for Relief Work in the War 1939-45, was instituted on February 1, 1946. It was awarded to ualifying...  read more

Code: 25373

Ethiopia (Empire): Order of the Star of Ethiopia. Officer grade breast badge (miniature medal)

A contemporary strike. In yellow metal - a previous owner claimed the item was gold (the insignia is not hallmarked)

Weight: Approx 2g with riband

The obverse of the order fitted with a red cabochon stone in centre

The Order was established in 1884 to honour Ethiopian and foreign civilian and military officials and individuals for service to the coun...  read more

Code: 25372

Ethiopia (Empire): Order of the Star of Ethiopia. Commander grade badge (miniature medal)

A contemporary strike. In yellow metal - a previous owner claimed the item was gold (the insignia is not hallmarked)

Weight: Approx 2g with riband

The Order was established in 1884 to honour Ethiopian and foreign civilian and military officials and individuals for service to the country, and is considered the fifth ranking order of the Empire of Ethiopia
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Code: 25371

Finland: Medal of Liberty 1918. Miniature medal

A contemporary silvered strike

The Finnish Medal of Freedom, officially known as the War of Independence Commemorative Medal, was instituted on 10 September 1918 by the Finnish Senate. It was awarded for participation in the Finnish Civil War (also known as the War of Liberation) aimed at securing Finland's independence from Russia. The medal was awarded to both Finnish and forei...  read more

Code: 25370

Germany (Weimar): Flanders Cross 1914-19 (Flandernkreuz). Miniature medal

A contemporary strike

The Flanders Cross was instituted on 13 September 1921 by Admiral Ludwig von Schröder, the former commander of the Marinekorps Flandern in honour and remembrance of former members of the Corps. In August 1914 the German High Command decided to create an expeditionary force of Marines in Flanders. By November 1914, two divisions were in place, to be joined by...  read more

Code: 25368

Germany (States): Lippe Detmold. War Service Cross for Combatants 1914-18. Miniature medal

A contemporary gilt strike

Condition: GVF  read more

Code: 25367

Germany (Imperial): Prussia Merit Cross for War Aid (Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe). Miniature medal

A contemporary strike

This Great War decoration was instituted by the State of Prussia on, 5 December 1916. The decoration was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank

The medal mounted 'reverso' in the German 'Ordenspange' style the reverse mounting pad retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn

An attrac...  read more

Code: 25366

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960. Miniature medal

A contemporary strike with slip-over clasp

Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962

Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 ...  read more

Code: 25365

Greece (Kingdom): Royal Order of the Phoenix. 2nd Type breast badge 1935-1973. Miniature medal

A contemporary silver & enamel breast badge. With second type Monarchy' obverse 1935-1973

Enamel all intact

Condition: About EF  read more

Code: 25363