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Nazi Eastern Medal ‘Winter Battle in the East’ 1941–42 Medal and Ribbon. M 138. - M 138
(Medaille Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42), was a military award of the Wehrmacht which was created by ordinance of Adolf Hitler on 26 May 1942. The Eastern Medal was awarded to any member of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS who served on the German Eastern Front during the winter campaign, within the period from 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Soviet Union. It was wryly called the Frozen Meat Medal or the "Order of the Frozen Flesh". Wehrmacht personnel qualified for the Eastern Medal after a minimum of 14 days in active combat; 30 air combat sorties; 60 days continuous of service in a combat zone; being wounded or suffering a "frozen limb", severe enough to warrant the issue of a Wound Badge, and it could be awarded posthumously. See pages 84-85 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby for reference. In very nice condition, the price includes UK delivery. M 138.
£175.00

*SOLD*SOLD* Nazi National Faithful Service Medal 25 Years with Case by Deshler & Sohn. M 137. - M 137
The National Faithful Service Medal was a Nazi Germany medal of honour that was founded on 30 January 1938, in three grades (25, 40 and 50 years), to reward civilians and military in the employ of the German public services for long and faithful service. A rare National Faithful Service Medal 25 Years with case by Deshler & Sohn, constructed from die-struck nickel silver base with silver-coloured gilt. The medal measures 41mm x 41mm with a black enable swastika in the centre, with original blue ribbon. The reverse of the medal is inscribed “Fur Treue Dienfte” (For Faithful Service). The medal comes complete with the original presentation case, the exterior is covered in red leatherette with a ’40’ surrounded by an oak wreath embossed in gold. The interior of the case is lined with white rayon material with the makers mark ‘Deschler & Sohn, Munchen’. German military and civil authorities implemented a diverse array of Long Service Awards to recognise individuals for their years of dedicated service. These awards were utilised across various branches of the German military, as well as in civil and political sectors such as the police, customs service, and the National Labor Service (RAD). Additionally, a general Long Service Award existed for civil service. Each award took the form of a medal suspended from a ribbon of cornflower blue hue. They were available in multiple grades, each representing a specific duration of service. These medals were typically displayed on uniforms either as ribbons or medal bars, with the option to wear up to two Long Service Awards simultaneously. In most instances, an accompanying device attached to the ribbon bar indicated the nature of the service for which the award was bestowed. Sometimes, the medals themselves featured devices on their ribbons, either as pinned-on metal emblems or through hand or machine embroidery directly applied to the ribbon. While certain German Long Service Awards were widely distributed, others were produced and awarded in limited quantities. In good condition. The medal has no damage or repairs and is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. M 137.
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*SOLD*SOLD* National Faithful Service Medal 40 Years with Miniature and Case by Deshler & Sohn. M 136. - M 136
The National Faithful Service Medal was a Nazi Germany medal of honour that was founded on 30 January 1938, in three grades (25, 40 and 50 years), to reward civilians and military in the employ of the German public services for long and faithful service. A rare National Faithful Service Medal 40 Years with case by Deshler & Sohn, constructed from die-struck nickel silver base with gold-coloured gilt. The medal measures 41mm x 41mm (miniature 11mm x 11mm) with a black enable swastika in the centre, with original blue ribbon. The reverse of the medal is inscribed “Fur Treue Dienfte” (For Faithful Service). The medal comes complete with the original presentation case, the exterior is covered in red leatherette with a ’40’ surrounded by an oak wreath embossed in gold. The interior of the case is lined with white rayon material with the makers mark ‘Deschler & Sohn, Munchen’. German military and civil authorities implemented a diverse array of Long Service Awards to recognise individuals for their years of dedicated service. These awards were utilised across various branches of the German military, as well as in civil and political sectors such as the police, customs service, and the National Labor Service (RAD). Additionally, a general Long Service Award existed for civil service. Each award took the form of a medal suspended from a ribbon of cornflower blue hue. They were available in multiple grades, each representing a specific duration of service. These medals were typically displayed on uniforms either as ribbons or medal bars, with the option to wear up to two Long Service Awards simultaneously. In most instances, an accompanying device attached to the ribbon bar indicated the nature of the service for which the award was bestowed. Sometimes, the medals themselves featured devices on their ribbons, either as pinned-on metal emblems or through hand or machine embroidery directly applied to the ribbon. While certain German Long Service Awards were widely distributed, others were produced and awarded in limited quantities. In good condition. The medal has no damage or repairs and is in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. M 136.
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Original* German Infantry Assault Badge – Bronze Class (Solid Reverse). 22184:5. - 22184:5
The badge was designed by C.E.Juncker of Berlin under the direction of the OKH and was instituted in the silver form on 20th December 1939 by Generaloberst von Brauchitsch. The criteria for the award were to have taken part in 3 or more motorised infantry assaults. To have taken part in three or more motorised infantry counter attacks or combinations of 1 or 2. To have been engaged in hand-to-hand combat in a motorised assault position. The pin and clasp are in very good order and the makers mark ‘JFS’ (Josef Feix & Sohne Babionz and er Niebe) is to the rear. See pages 160-161 (A.003) of ‘Combat Medals of the Third Reich’ by Christopher Ailsby. The rifle on the badge depicts a Kar 98, with a fixed bayonet. The price for this guaranteed original piece includes UK delivery. 22184:5.
£245.00

**SOLD**17/10**WWII Nazi Period 1st Class Iron Cross with Rare Original Presentation Box. 22184:3. - 22184:3
The 1st Class of the Iron Cross was presented more scarcely, and logically held a correspondingly higher level of stature than the second class. In order to receive the Iron Cross 1st Class Heer and Waffen SS men would have to perform three to four further acts of courage from the one that earned him the 2nd Class. The Iron Cross was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, and later in the German Empire (1871–1918) and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). The criteria for the award as previously mentioned were: To have distinguished oneself three or more times than required for the second-class award. The badge was awarded with a citation which can again be described in two types, plain capitals and Gothic lettering. This example comes with its original box, which is a rare find. See pages 50-51 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich by Christopher Ailsby for reference. The price includes UK delivery. 22184:3.
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Defence Medal, War Medal & Territorial Efficiency Medal to a W.T. Alderman. M 135. - M 135
The Defence Medal is a campaign medal 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 during the Second World War. The War Medal 1939–1945 is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945, for award to citizens of the British Commonwealth who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. The Territorial Efficiency Medal (TEM) was a United Kingdom award for long service in the Territorial Army. It superseded the Territorial Force Efficiency Medal when the Territorial Force became the Territorial Army in 1921. It was superseded by the Efficiency Medal in 1930. Only the Territorial medal is inscribed with Alderman. All with ribbons and bar in excellent condition. The price includes UK delivery. M 135.
£195.00

WWI French Croix de Guerre with Fourragere Braid for Distinction. M 130. - M 130
The Croix de Guerre (French: (Cross of War) is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was first awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts; the croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures ("cross of war for external theatres of operations") was established in 1921 for these. The Croix de Guerre was also commonly bestowed on foreign military forces allied to France. The Croix de Guerre may be awarded either as an individual award or as a unit award to those soldiers who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy. The medal is awarded to those who have been "mentioned in dispatches", meaning a heroic deed or deeds were performed meriting a citation from an individual's headquarters unit. The unit award of the Croix de Guerre with palm was issued to military units whose members performed heroic deeds in combat and were subsequently recognized by headquarters. In very good condition with Fourragere intact. The price includes UK delivery. M 130.
£95.00

*Scarce* Royal Observer Corps Long Service Medal and Ribbon. M 127. - M 127
Prior to World War II, Observer Corps personnel were classed as Special Constables, retained by local constabularies, and qualified for the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal following nine years of continuous service. This qualification ceased in August 1939 when RAF Fighter Command assumed sole responsibility for the ROC. However, service as a Special Constable on observer duties prior to August 1939 counted towards the ROC Medal, provided it had not already been reflected in an award of the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. This is a scarce Royal Observer Corps Medal which was awarded for 12 years satisfactory service for part time officers and observers and for 24 years for full time members. The medal was instituted on the 31st of January 1950 by George VI but it was not awarded until 1953 after the accession of Elizabeth II. The medal carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an Elizabethan coast watcher with a torch and signal fires on hilltops on the reverse. The medal hangs from a suspender of an eagle with outstretched wings. The rim is engraved with the recipient’s name Observer E. Higginbotham. This is an attractive and scarce medal, and the price includes UK delivery. M 127.
£245.00

WWII Pair – The Defence Medal & The War Medal 1939-1945. BA 451. - BA 451
The Defence Medal is a campaign medal 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 during the Second World War. The War Medal 1939–1945 is a campaign medal which was instituted by the United Kingdom on 16 August 1945, for award to citizens of the British Commonwealth who had served full-time in the Armed Forces or the Merchant Navy for at least 28 days between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Both un-inscribed in very good condition with ribbons. The price includes UK delivery. BA 451.
£95.00

SOLD SOLD (05/09) India Mutiny Medal 1857 with Lucknow Clasp and Ribbon to a Gunner Thos O’Neill A Coy of the 3rd Battalion Madras Artillery. 10981. - 10981
The Indian Mutiny Medal was a campaign medal approved in August 1858, for officers and men of British and Indian units who served in operations in suppression of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The medal was initially sanctioned for award to troops who had been engaged in action against the mutineers. However, in 1868 the award was extended to all those who had borne arms or who had been under fire, including such people as members of the Indian judiciary and the Indian civil service, who were caught up in the fighting. The obverse depicts the diademed head of a young Queen Victoria with the legend VICTORIA REGINA, designed by William Wyon. The reverse shows a helmeted Britannia holding a wreath in her right hand and a union shield on her left arm. She is standing in front of a lion. Above is the word INDIA, with the dates 1857–1858 below. The reverse was designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, who also engraved the die of the medal. The 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide ribbon is white with two scarlet stripes, with each stripe of equal width. The recipient's name and unit is impressed on the rim of the medal in block Roman capitals ‘Gunner Thos O’Neill A Coy 3rd Battalion Madras Artillery’. In very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. 10981.
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