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Original Belgian Commando nr. 10 medal with 3 bars. During WW2 the Belgians where integrated inside the British Commando’s, called nr. 10 Inter Allied troop. They conducted combat missions in Italy, former Yougoslavia and the Dutch Island of Walcheren. Until this present day the 2nd Commando battalion, who inherited the traditions of nr. 10, have these 3 area’s of operations embroiled on there units flag. Only 107 of Belgian Commando’s where active during the war, so this medal is rare! This is not a copy but a real and very rare WW2 relic! The item “Original medal Belgian nr. 10 Inter Allied Commando WW2″ is in sale since Tuesday, May 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Other WWII Original Items”. The seller is “kristoff348″ and is located in Ranst. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
An original World War Two and Naval Long Service Good Conduct medal awarded to a Corporal who served with the Royal Marines Commando. The group includes the following. Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The long service and good conduct medal is correctly named as follows. Corporal Raymond Frederick Ridge was awarded his long service and good conduct medal on 11th July 1957. The medals have been court mounted on a suspension bar for wear by the recipient. Worthy of more research. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or details. Please see my other listings of British and foreign Medals and Militaria. Thanks and kind regards. The item “WW2 and Long Service Good Conduct Medal Group Royal Marines Commando Ridge” is in sale since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “harrypitt69″ and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Service: Marines
- Modified Item: No
- Era: 1914-1945
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. WW2 group of 4. 39-45 star, Pacific star, BMW and ASM all correctly impressed VX140647 LJ Patten. With original medal entitlement sheet showing full entitlement. Enlisted in the AIF 6/3/43. Killed in action 4/3/45 aged 20 at Arohemi, Aitape with the 2/9 Cavalry Commando Squadron. Buried Lae War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea. Very rare to the Commando Sqd. From the official history. This force set out on 4th March and soon encountered opposition. Five Japanese were killed on the way and Arohemi was found to be defended by a force (it was the III/239th Battalion) well dug in. An attack that day failed, Lieutenant Williams (9) and one trooper being killed. Williams, VX42397 ; 2/9 Cdo Sqn. Share broker’s clerk; of Melbourne ; b. Melbourne , 10 Jul 1918. Killed in action 4 Mar 1945. Although not mentioned by named the trooper referred to would be Pattern. Comes with a photo of his memorial plaque from a cemetery in Australia. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings for more Militaria. Please make contact within 3 days. The item “WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea” is in sale since Saturday, June 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “commpartsvic” and is located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
- Country: Australia
- Product Type: Medals
- Authenticity: Original
- Era: 1940s
- Campaign: World War II
WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. WW2 group of 4. 39-45 star, Pacific star, BMW and ASM all correctly impressed VX140647 LJ Patten. With original medal entitlement sheet showing full entitlement. Enlisted in the AIF 6/3/43. Killed in action 4/3/45 aged 20 at Arohemi, Aitape with the 2/9 Cavalry Commando Squadron. Buried Lae War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea. Very rare to the Commando Sqd. From the official history. This force set out on 4th March and soon encountered opposition. Five Japanese were killed on the way and Arohemi was found to be defended by a force (it was the III/239th Battalion) well dug in. An attack that day failed, Lieutenant Williams (9) and one trooper being killed. Williams, VX42397 ; 2/9 Cdo Sqn. Share broker’s clerk; of Melbourne ; b. Melbourne , 10 Jul 1918. Killed in action 4 Mar 1945. Although not mentioned by named the trooper referred to would be Pattern. Comes with a photo of his memorial plaque from a cemetery in Australia. See photos for a better idea of condition. See my other listings for more Militaria. Please make contact within 3 days. The item “WW2 Australian medal group 2/9 Commando Squadron. KIA 1945. New Guinea” is in sale since Tuesday, May 01, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “commpartsvic” and is located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Era: 1940s
- Country: Australia
- Campaign: World War II
- Product Type: Medals
- Featured Refinements: Australian WWII Collectables (1939-1945)
Ultra Rare WW2 Medal Group to Cpl. 4 Belgian Troop, No. The men of 10 Commando were all foreigners except for the British headquarters. Theman’s medal group includes: WW2 Belgian Croix de Guerre, Belgian Political Prisoner’s Cross, Belgian Escapees Cross, Belgian Volunteer’s Medal, Belgian Commemorative Medal of the War with Theman’s Campaign clasps for “Italie, ” “Yuogoslavie, ” “Walcheren, ” Belgian Military Combatant’s Medal, British 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, War Medal and Liberation of France Commemorative Medal. Theman’s “high-points” record acquired by a friend from the Belgian Commando Museum lists Themans service as follows, once he successfully escaped to UK: Note Theman’s history should be further researched to discover what he did from the beginning of the German occupation of Belgium through his escape to the UK. Should prove quite the interesting tale! Thémans Charles, Pte, Army Number 2778 GB. 08/07/42 Pass of the Belgian Forces in the UK CDOs. In Training Achnacarry 1 (14/08 to 09/03/42). Ships in 9.13.43 (UK) 23/09/43 landed in Algiers. 29.10.43 Ships in Algiers, 11/02/43 landed at Taranto (Italy). /11/44 Sick in Algeria. 17.03.44 Ships in Molfetta (Italy), arrives in Komiza (Island of Vis, Yugoslavia). 13.05.44 Ships in Komiza, arrives in Barleta (Italy). 18.05.44 Ships in Naples, 06.02.44 landed in Liverpool. Ships in 9.29.44 from (UK) to Arromanches, France then Bruges. 11.01.44 Ships in Ostend, landed in Westkapelle (NL). 11.09.44 Ships in Walcheren (NL), landed at Ostend. 12.01.44 Ships in Ostend, landed at Walcheren (NL). 14.01.45 Ships in Walcheren (NL), landed at Ostend. 16.01.45 Ships in Ostend, 17.01.45 arrives in UK. Ships in UK 25/04/45, 04/26/45 landed at Ostend and then to Germany. 4 Belgian Troop was formed on 7 August 1942, by seven officers and 100 men from the 1st Independent Belgian Brigade under the command of Captain Danloy. As Belgium had surrendered in 1940, the Belgian forces serving with the Allies risked facing charges of treason on their return; the charges were only annulled in 1948. 4 Troop fought throughout Italy, Vis, Yugolslavia and in the Commando fight at Walcheren. For further information on No. 10 Commando, google WW2 No. The item “Ultra Rare WW2 No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando in Exile Medal Group” is in sale since Tuesday, November 01, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “osssasbaylor” and is located in Arlington, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom