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A good original Second World War full size '1939 -1945 The Defence Medal' and War Medal complete with forwarding slip and box addressed in ink to: 'Mr J.Mitchell 8 Dunstans Croft Mayfield Tunbridge Wells, Kent' the reverse stamped 'Officer In Charge Infy. Record Office Perth' (Scotland). Very good used condition, complete with original silk ribbons. The Defence Medal was instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service such as the Home Guard, the Civil Defence Service and other approved civilian services during the period from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945.
Code: 61653
35.00 GBP
A good original full size '1939 -1945 campaign Defence Medal'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon. Diameter 37mm. The Defence Medal was instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service such as the Home Guard, the Civil Defence Service and other approved civilian services during the period from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945.
Code: 61004
Reserved
A scarce original circa 1943 to 1945 wartime issue 'King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct plastic economy issue badge' in the form of a Crowned oval laurel wreath; within the wreath a tablet inscribed 'For Brave Conduct' superimposed on an upright sword all on a red plastic ground, the reverse impressed in relief with Registration Number 'R.D.839943 PAT. APP. FOR'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor warping, colour remains good. Height 38mm.
Code: 60866
SOLD
A scarce original 'Queen's South Africa MINIATURE medal bearing six clasps, 'Cape Colony' 'Defence of Ladysmith' 'Johannesburg' 'Diamond Hill' 'Wittebergen' and 'South Africa 1901'. Good condition, complete with original silk ribbon with pin fittings. Diameter 18mm. Height 60mm.
Code: 60712
120.00 GBP
A good original First World War period 'British War Medal silver suspension bar'. Very good condition, rivet now absent.
Code: 60586
A very good example of an original 1980 medal for the annual march that took place in the City of Chichester between the years 1978 up until 1992. Gilded metal medal the obverse with an embossed badge of the Corps with title surround 'RMP and City of Chichester March', the reverse depicting 'Chichester Market Cross'; suspended from regimental silk ribbon and suspension bar with original pin fittings, engraved 1980. Very good condition. Diameter 40mm.
Code: 59935
20.00 GBP
A very fine original 'Queen's South Africa MINIATURE medal, retailed through the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company of London, bearing five clasps, 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' 'Transvaal' 'South Africa 1901' 'South Africa 1902'. Very fine condition, complete with original silk ribbon with pin fittings and contained in its original velvet lined fitted leather case with the retailer's details 'By Appointment to the H.M The King' 'The Goldsmiths & Siversmiths Company Ltd. 112, Regent St. London. W'. Diameter 18mm. Height 69mm.
Code: 59815
110.00 GBP
A good original 'Gulf War medal bar' with rosette indicating a clasp award of 16th Jan to 28th Feb 1991. Very good clean condition, pin fittings fully functioning.
Code: 59487
A good original unofficial Second World War '8th Army Commemorative Medal'; gilded brass example the obverse depicting the City of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in relief and title "8th Army"; the reverse inscribed with embossed letters "Commemorative Medal of The Entrance of The Allied Armies In Naples 1st October 1943". Very good condition, complete with suspension ring. Diameter 31mm.
Code: 58563
A good original Second World War full size '1939 -1945 The Defence Medal' complete with Forwarding Slip and printed cloth chevrons in waxed envelope. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon. Diameter 37mm. The Defence Medal was instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian war service such as the Home Guard, the Civil Defence Service and other approved civilian services during the period from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945.
Code: 58549
Awarded to "SE.8739 PTE. J.KINGMAN. A.V.C." Complete with replacement ribbon. Good condition, toned. Private James Kingman enlisted into the Army Veterinary Corps with the service number SE.8739 on the 26th May 1915. He landed in France on the 5th June 1916. He was discharged on the 20th September 1917. due to ill health and was awarded the 'Silver War Badge'. The S.E. initials on his service number meaning 'Special Enlistment (General Service)' is unique to the Army Veterinary Corps.
Code: 58509
A good original circa 1949 large gilded brass sports prize medal, the obverse bearing an embossed 'Desert Rats' symbol; the reverse engraved within a laurel wreath "7th Armoured Division Water Polo Championship 1949 Won by 3rd Bn Parachute Regiment. Good condition, complete with ring suspension, minor service wear. Diameter 38mm.
Code: 58187
Awarded to "1703 GNR. F. Chrispin. R.F.A." Complete with replacement ribbon. Good condition, toned. Driver Frederick Chrispin enlisted into the Territorial Royal Field Artillery with the service number 1703 on the 30th November 1914. He was posted for service in Egypt and landed on the 27th May 1915. He was later issued the service number 695079. He was discharged on the 6th April 1919 due to ill health and was awarded the 'Silver War Badge'.
Code: 57741
A good original early post-1951 'Burma Star Association membership lapel badge' designed on the style of the Burma Campaign Star in gilded brass and inlaid with yellow and green enamel, the reverse bearing maker's detail "J.R.Gaunt. London". Excellent condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting. Height 25mm. The Burma Star Association was officially founded on the 26th February 1951.
Code: 57739
10.00 GBP
British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to "1382 PTE. E.H. WALLIS. 20-LOND. R.". Complete with original watered silk ribbons. 1382 Private Ernest Henry Wallis was a native of Lewisham and enlisted into the 20th Bn London Regiment. He is confirmed as being awarded the Pair only and the second Regimental number 630243. He was Killed in Action on the 30th August 1918.
Code: 57731
A good original vintage strong and durable full size 'three medal mounting bar' complete with safety catch device. Very good condition. Length 95mm.
Code: 57719
Awarded to 547968 SPR G GARMIRIAN R.E. Mounted as originally worn. 'Sapper Gregory Garmirian' Royal Engineers is confirmed as being awarded the Pair only. He was born at Constantinople in 1883 and granted British citizenship in April 1914. In the post war years he based himself in Hendon North London as a Turkish Armenian trader. It is interesting to note that this is a unique issue, no other man of this surname was issued with Great War medals in the army.
Code: 57683
A good original matching set of three Second World War full size campaign stars '1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star' complete with original unworn silk ribbons including Defence and War Medal, Air Ministry Box of Issue, address removed. Very good condition, recipient unknown.
Code: 57676
A splendid 1938 shooting prize medallion watch fob conversion; fine quality large circular example the obverse bearing 'Yorkshire Terl Team & Rifle Association' title surround, mounted to the centre a well defined figure of a seated soldier firing a 'Vickers machine gun'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1937 and maker's details "T.F" (Thomas Fattorini) and inscribed "China Cup 1938 SGT.T.PEARSON" within an applied laurel wreath.Very good condition. Diameter 32mm.
Code: 57655
25.00 GBP
A good original Second World War period full size '1939-1945 War Medal and miniature medal' unnamed as issued, complete with original silk ribbon raw edge. Very good condition. Diameter approx 35mm. and 19mm.
Code: 57624
15.00 GBP
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