WW1 medals to Sidney Osborne, Mercantile Marine / British War Medal Pair
Full size original medal pair correctly named in upright capitals to "SIDNEY OSBORNE" Both medals are NEF.
He is listed in the WW1 Mercantile Marine Medal card index and his details are given there as follows:
Place of Birth: Bournemouth
Year of Birth: 1875
Medals sent to: 1 College Street, Southampton
Certificate of Discharge No: 71642... read more
WW1 Australia Mercantile Marine Medal Pair issued W. Thompson an Australian - very scarce
BWM and Mercantile Marine pair correctly impressed to "W. Thompson Australian 784". Medals in GVF+ condition, but ribbons are not full length. A scarce pair of medals. Low issue number. NEF
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WW1 South African Mercantile Marine Medal issued to A.M. Hay - scarce
Full size Mercantile Marine War Medal, 1914 - 1918 correctly impressed "A.M. Hay" NEF+
As his medal is impressed with just his initials and surname, this indicates a South Afircan recipient as this was the fashion in which medals to South African recipients were named. These medals are scarce on the market. read more
WW1 Mercantile Marine Pair named to Henry R. Woolf
Full size original medal pair ( British War Medal a Mercantile Marine Medal) correctly named in upright capitals to Henry R. Woolf. Both GVF+
ON a visit to PRO Kew I noted his BWM medal card confirms he was born in Shaldon, a coastal town in Devon, in 1901 (BT351/1). I do not have a copy of this but it is correct. read more
WW2 Pacific Campaign Star awarded to British Forces for service in Malaya, Singapore and the Pacific Ocean
Full size genuine medal.
The Pacific Star was awarded for operational service in Malaya, Singapore, China, Hong Kong or Sumatra between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
To be entitled to the Pacific Star, one must have had at least one of the following:
1 day of operational service in the army in the above qualifying areas
1 day of operational se... read more
Scarce WW1 Egyptian Labour Corps ( ELC ) Cap / Collar Badge
A very scarce cast brass badge with two original lugs to the reverse. Circa 2.6cm tall. In great condition. A lovely item, depicting an ancient Egyptian style "Eye" above the letters,ELC.
This unit was raised in as one of the native labour battalions during world war one. They received Bronze British War Medals, so this would look good mounted with one of these. The ... read more
Rare WW1 Enlisted, Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee badge
A rare survivor - a cardboard circular badge by Mogridge, Bristol. Original pin back fitting. Minor wear to front. Featured in the recent publication CAMPAIGN 1914: Volume I : Uniforms & Equipment of the British Serviceman in the First World War by Chris Pollendine (2013) . Quite large at circa 3.8cm in diameter.
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Malayan Federation Armoured Car Regiment Officer's cap badge, worn pre 1960
A scarce gilt and silver plated example on original loops. Exceptionally fine quality and delicate design, certainly not a mass produced item. Circa 3.6cm tall and wide.
Formed 1st September 1952 and affiliated to 13th/18th Royal Hussars. Merged with Federation Regiment 1st January 1960 to form the Federation Reconnaissance Corps. Badge was worn for a short period only due ... read more
FRENCH SHOULDER TILTING / JOUSTING SHIELD TARGE - SCARCE 19TH CENTURY ELECTROTYPE COPY OF THE 15th CENTURY ORIGINAL BY MESSRS. FRANCHI AND SONS FOR THE SOUTH KENSINGTON ( V&A ) MUSEUM
Strengthened with trellis of metal bars, and chased with animals between. The original was, at the time the copy was made, in the Musee d' Artillerie, Paris (see mark on front which denotes this collection). Height 17 inches, Width 14 inches. The metal plaque for Franchi and sons to the reverse. It was commissioned to be copied by the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A) in 1857. The p... read more
FRENCH SHOULDER TILTING / JOUSTING SHIELD TARGE Extra photos
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