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Very Interesting little grouping, this grouping was acquired from a fellow collector a few years back. He had acquired directly from the veterans family not long prior but had not been able to source the name or any other material from the estate. He had some information but I can’t seem to find where I saved or recorded it. The only part I remember was that the grouping had belonged to a navy commander who served during WW2 and possibly the Korean War. Past that I can’t recall anything. I think he might have retired as a captain but can’t confirm this! Keep that in mind when considering the price! Please check out my other militaria and collectible offerings!
I found this RARE 3-combat-jumps set of paratrooper wings pinned inside the case of this medal, many years ago early 1990s? I assume this US Army paratrooper jumped into Sicily, Normandy and Holland (“a bridge too far”), but that’s just a guess. I don’t need to point out that the accompanying item shows that he was injured in action. Nice fairly early example of this medal, given the engraved number. If you catch my drift. The item “WW2 vintage paratrooper jump wings with THREE stars + interesting other medal” is in sale since Saturday, June 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “gonghunter” and is located in East York, Ontario. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
A very interesting WW2 Royal Naval Reserve LSGC medal group to Petty Officer Jack Phillips. Comes with some copied research. He was in the light Cruiser HMS Sirius during Operation Husky (Sicily Landings) in 1943. Onboard HMS Newfoundland when she was torpedoed by either Italian Submarine Ascianghi or U-407 on 27th March, 1943. She limped back to to Malta missing her rudder with one killed and 15 wounded. Served in Police in Devon & Cornwall district. Interesting to see Royal Navy reserve with fighting history. A lovely group, mounted for display. WW2 stars and War medal unnamed as issued. RNR LSGC correctly impressed -”7760 C. O R. N. R”. EII2 Constabulary medal correctly impressed -”JACK PHILLIPS”. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “WW2 Royal Naval Reserve & Cornwall police medal group Interesting history” is in sale since Thursday, April 22, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “mb.fineantiques.ltd” and is located in Kelso. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Featured Refinements: Original WW2 Medal
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Clothing Type: medals
- Service: Army
- Era: 1914-1945
A very interesting WW1 & WW2 gallantry medal group to a Lietuent Colonel, serving as an Officer in the Reserve of Cavalry during the troubles in Ireland. Served as an Officer in the Cavalry during numerous run ins with Irish protesters. Possibly moved to support the local Dublin Garrison. E (Military) London Gazette 31st May 1956. Lieutenant Colonel (acting) Harry Witchell M. C (Military cross), T. D (Territorial Decoration), 9th battalion (Crewe) Cheshire Home Guard. Clearly a WW2 award, just presented at a later date. More research required on Military Cross and Territorial Decoration. E – Unnamed as issued. 1914/15 star – Correctly impressed -”15742 PTE. BWM & Victory medals – correctly impressed -”LIEUT. F 1919 – Correctly impressed -”LIEUT. WW2 Defence medal unnamed as issued. A very interesting Cavalry officers group. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “Interesting WW1 & WW2 M. C & O. B. E medal group Lieutenant Colonel Cavalry” is in sale since Monday, December 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “mb.fineantiques.ltd” and is located in Kelso. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Theme: Militaria
- Featured Refinements: British WW1 Medal
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
- Service: Army
- Era: 1914-1945
Interesting WW1 Colonial French Medal Grouping Bronze Star. Original miniature set of gilded clasp bar. Tunisian Order of Nicham iftikar. Order of Black Star of Benin. (Unattached) Belgian Order of Léopold. Its quite possible a civilian or diplomat/colonial local leader who could have be attached to US forces in wwii. The item “Interesting Original WW1 Colonial French Medal Grouping Bronze Star” is in sale since Sunday, January 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\France”. The seller is “theinsigne” and is located in Fresno, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
A very interesting & hard to find MiD group of 5 to Gilbert Conyard of the 2/3 Bn who was captured sometime in April during the evacuation of Greece. He was also Mentioned in Despatches for Gallant & Distinguished services in the Mediterranean (a rare theatre for MiD’s). Stars are unnamed Defence, War with MiD emblem & ASM correctly impressed to NX11413 G L CONYARD with box & early issue slip plus both compliment cards from army. Also a Greek war medal unnamed. Sadly Gilbert never lived to receive his medals & probably didn’t even know he was MiD, as he committed suicide in 1950 by Gassing himself in his kitchen. Doing a quick Google search produces many results for Gilbert including a remarkable story that he fathered a daughter while a POW in Austria! According to the story he was not too happy to return to Australia & apparently tried unsuccessfully to bring his daughter & family to Australia, this & the fact he was married may have been the reason for his suicide? I will list some links below. The item “WW2 Medal group to POW captured Greece & Mid Greece. 2/3 Bn Interesting story” is in sale since Tuesday, November 22, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “deleboe” and is located in Richmond-Tweed, New South Wales. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Country: Australia
- Campaign: World War II
- Product Type: Medals