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Antique WW II Japanese japan ww2 army Coat Uniform 3 Star Officer Medals Hat Cap

By admin on October 1, 2019
This entry is filed under antique and tagged antique, army, coat, japan, japanese, medals, officer, star, uniform.

Antique WW II Japanese japan ww2 army Coat Uniform 3 Star Officer Medals Hat Cap

Very rare 3 star officer uniform set here. Includes jacket with all buttons, red tipped collar (rare), shoulder boards, military award pin and badges, photograph, belt, papers, and hat. Please be sure to check my other listings for more unique military antiques and accessories. Ninja samurai green tea bonsai bonzai kamikaze Godzilla Tokyo onsen noren kimono kabuki wabisabi wasabi anime pikachu hello kitty Miyazaki ghibli Osaka Hiroshima Sakura Kyoto temple bell sword Buddha Shinto daimyo shogun shoji lantern tatami origami Ginsu nori Mochi Mount Fuji matcha sensha sake umeshu cup vase holder souvenir Japan Japanese antique ukiyoe ukiyo-e woodblock print brush painting furniture daiso train short pants shorts collectible small medium large pottery new used kitana maneki neko tenugui box brand yukata geta zori Pocari sweat suntory wagashi wagasa fan fans tree trees ornament furin futon lantern Chinese oriental nihon yokohama Sapporo Hokkaido chopsticks daruma dolls stickers cup headband sushi magnet pens paper manga ramen facemask akihabara Izakaya noren mask chochin washi kanji katakana shrine ichimatsu ichiban tea set bento teriyaki skewer hanging book Omiyage gift present umbrella cherry blossom fish Carp koi pond fishing dragon tiger ox shiseido Yama lucky rare happy fortune doramon bushido blade wooden Christmas birthday Halloween paper crane cranes folding pen brush ink writing. The item “Antique WW II Japanese japan ww2 army Coat Uniform 3 Star Officer Medals Hat Cap” is in sale since Friday, September 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Japan\Other Japanese WWII Orig Items”. The seller is “japanfabrics” and is located in Tokyo. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

ORIGINAL RUSSIAN USSR CCCP WW2 Order Of THE RED STAR

By admin on September 20, 2019
This entry is filed under original and tagged cccp, order, original, russian, star, ussr.

ORIGINAL RUSSIAN USSR CCCP WW2 Order Of THE RED STAR

ORIGINAL RUSSIAN orders groups. The item “ORIGINAL RUSSIAN USSR CCCP WW2 Order Of THE RED STAR” is in sale since Wednesday, September 4, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Russia\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “ruscanada” and is located in Quebec, Quebec. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Type: Medal
Featured Refinements: Order

RRR GERMANY GERMAN TURKEY TURKISH GALLIPOLI STAR BB&Co ORDER MEDAL BADGE WW1 WW2

By admin on September 14, 2019
This entry is filed under germany and tagged badge, bbco, gallipoli, german, germany, medal, order, star, turkey, turkish.

RRR GERMANY GERMAN TURKEY TURKISH GALLIPOLI STAR BB&Co ORDER MEDAL BADGE WW1 WW2

Scarce German made Gallipoli Star. Enameled (perfect, no cracks). Rare in this museum condition!! No restorations or repairs. Please see my other items and lots for sale. Diameter 57.5 mm. From 12 o’clock to 5 and 7 o’clock 54.5 mm. The item “RRR GERMANY GERMAN TURKEY TURKISH GALLIPOLI STAR BB&Co ORDER MEDAL BADGE WW1 WW2″ is in sale since Sunday, August 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “bestorders” and is located in Karmiel. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

Rare WW1 WW2 SS Arandora Star Captain LLoyds Bravery + Nurse Wife Medals Moulton

By admin on September 1, 2019
This entry is filed under rare and tagged arandora, bravery, captain, lloyds, medals, moulton, nurse, rare, star, wife.

Rare WW1 WW2 SS Arandora Star Captain LLoyds Bravery + Nurse Wife Medals Moulton

I was going to keep these but some other interesting item has come up and I need to finance this. With the 80th anniversary of the sinking coming up soon, this is a chance to own the Historically Important medal group awarded to The Captain of the Blue Star Line SS Arandora Star which was sunk by German U-boat U-47 Captained by Ace Gunther Prien. The medals are as follows :- Posthumous Lloyd’s Medal For Bravery at Sea named CAPTAIN. SS ARANDORA STAR 2nd JULY 1940. He was also awarded the Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct at the same time {This is absent}. WW1 Officer Pair named LIEUT. M {Lieutenant Royal Indian Marines} and Mercantile Marine named EDGAR. A Poland Polish Cross of Valour {awarded to him for Officers for the Withdrawal of Polish Troops from France 1940}, Atlantic Star, 1939-45 Star and a War Medal. SELFE on the Pair. Her medal card states PRISCILLA JANE MOULTON nee SELFE. The SS ARANDORA STAR was carrying 1673 people including Crew, British Military Guards German and Italian Prisoners of War and civilian Internees. She was sunk 02/07/1940 with a loss of 826 including Captain Edgar Moulton. He was Posthumously awarded the Lloyds War Medal For Bravery at sea and a German Merchant Navy Prisoner was also Posthumously cited for Heroism. A truly rare medal group and the first time on the market. The only similar medal group i found was this one, but i would say the Arandora Star is rarer. A fine posthumous Kings Commendation, Lloyds War Medal for Bravery at Sea group of seven awarded to Purser R. Clan MacArthur, in August 1943. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45. Lloyds War Medal for Bravery at Sea. Clan MacArthur, 12th August 1943. Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct. Oval plastic badge, on a blue riband. The Lloyds award with some edge bruising, otherwise good very fine and better (7). Please view all photos as they form an integral part of the item description. Please be sure to add me to your favorites list. All costs are in GBP (Pounds Sterling). We make every effort to provide a fair and accurate description of the condition of items offered for sale. The item “Rare WW1 WW2 SS Arandora Star Captain LLoyds Bravery + Nurse Wife Medals Moulton” is in sale since Sunday, August 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “domineyeffect” and is located in Poole. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Service: Navy
Era: 1914-1945

100% Original WW2 Star Medals 8 medals

By admin on August 23, 2019
This entry is filed under original and tagged medals, original, star.

100% Original WW2 Star Medals 8 medals

100% Original WW2 Star Medals 8 medals. The item “100% Original WW2 Star Medals 8 medals” is in sale since Sunday, August 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “puffin12nigel” and is located in Havant. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF RAFRV Casualty Adams Battersea

By admin on August 14, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged adams, battersea, casualty, crew, europe, group, medal, rafrv, star.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF RAFRV Casualty Adams Battersea

An original group of World War Two medals to a Flight Sergeant from 150 Squadron who was killed in action on 27th June 1942. The medals were awarded to 1377699 Sergeant Desire Ernest Charles Adams who came from Battersea in London and who was 22 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to his father Louis Adams at 33 Albert Palace Mansion in Battersea. A history of 150 Squadron and the service history of Desire Adams from the Squadron Operations Record Book (ORB) and details of his loss in action. Desire Ernest Charles Adams served during the Second World War as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner with 150 Squadron, flying Wellingtons. He took part in his first operational sortie on 15 November 1941, where his pilot was the New Zealander Sergeant Gordon Cochrane, who ultimately ended the War with the D. From 15 November 1941 to 20 June 1942 Adams took part in 26 sorties with Cochrane as pilot including a raid on Hamburg on 30 November 1941, when their aircraft was attacked over target area by a HE 113, attack came at the rear of the aircraft but the attacker was hit with 300 round burst from Wellington front gunner as he exited from his attack. Fuel tank holed and several geodetics were severed. The aircraft was then held in a searchlight cone for ten minutes over the target and pounded by flak. The pilot dived the aircraft right and down to 4,000 feet to shake off the attack. They also participated in attacks on the German battleships Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen in Brest and during the famous Channel dash. Other sorties included Bremen, Munster, St Nazaire, Dortmund, Paris, Cologne, and four attacks on the Krupps Works at Essen. On 1-2 June 1942 they took part in the second Thousand Bomber Raid on Essen. Cochrane completed his tour and moved to training in late June. Flight Officer Osbourne took over as the new crew pilot. They continued with a raid on Emden then the third Thousand Bomber Raid on Bremen on 25-26 June 1942. Adams was killed in action on his 29th sortie when Wellington X3309, piloted by Flying Officer D. Osborne, was shot down over the Ijsselmeer, east of Enkhuizen, by the German night-fighter pilot Uffz. Heinz Vinke whilst on a raid to Bremen on 27-28 June 1942. All the crew were killed. Adams is commemorated with the rest of his crew on the Runnymede Memorial. 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 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF RAFRV Casualty Adams Battersea” is in sale since Friday, August 2, 2019. 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.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAFRV Casualty Wright Bournemouth

By admin on August 13, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged bournemouth, casualty, crew, europe, group, medal, rafrv, star, wright.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAFRV Casualty Wright Bournemouth

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 57 Squadron who was killed in action on 22nd June 1942. The medals were awarded to 1311829 Sergeant John Alfred Wright who came from Bournemouth in Hampshire and who was 25 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. The original tickatape papers showing John Wrights medal entitlement and service number. Original Box of Issue Named to his widow (Mrs R T Wright) at??? Crescent in Winton, Bournemouth. Some family cards (unused) and a letter. A history of 57 Squadron and the service history of John Wright from the Squadron Operations Record Book (ORB) and details of his loss in action. John Alfred Wright served during the Second World War as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner with 57 Squadron, flying Wellingtons. He took part in his first operational sortie on 24 April 1942. He took part in the three 1,000 bomber raids, against Cologne on 30-31 May 1942; Essen on 1-2 June 1942; and Bremen on 25-26 June 1942 as well as raids on the Krupps works at Essen, Gennesvillers, Kiel, Heligoland and the daylight raid on Duisberg. John Wright was killed in action on his 24th sortie when Wellington X3584, piloted by Sergeant T. Wakefield, disappeared without traces during a bombing raid on Duisberg on 21-22 July 1942. The aircraft was believed to have been bought down by very heavy flak. All the crew, including John Wright and Sergeant J. John Wright is commemorated with the rest of his crew on the Runnymede Memorial. 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 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAFRV Casualty Wright Bournemouth” is in sale since Friday, August 2, 2019. 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.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

By admin on August 12, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged casualty, crew, cwmcoy, europe, group, jones, medal, raf-, sqdn, star.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 10 Squadron who was killed in action on 3rd July 1942. The medals were awarded to 549292 Sergeant (Flight Engineer) David Morris Jones who came from Cwmcoy in Cardiganshire and who was 25 years old when he died. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to Mrs D M Jones at Gladimere in Cwmcoy. A history of 10 Squadron and the service history of David Morris from the Squadron Operations Record Book (ORB) and details of his loss in action. David Morris Jones served during the Second World War as a Flight Engineer with 10 Squadron, flying Halifaxes. He was killed in action when Halifax II W1056, piloted by Flying Officer E. Lawler, crashed into the sea returning from a raid on the port of Bremen on 2-3 July 1942. Whether they were damaged by flak or attacked by a night fighter is unknown. The entire crew of seven were killed. Aircraft were involved in this raid, and 13 aircraft were lost. David Jones is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial, and also on the Llandygwydd church memorial in his home village. 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 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group RAF- Casualty Jones 10 Sqdn Cwmcoy” is in sale since Thursday, August 8, 2019. 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.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945

Rare WW1 WW2 SS Arandora Star Captain LLoyds Bravery + Nurse Wife Medals Moulton

By admin on August 8, 2019
This entry is filed under rare and tagged arandora, bravery, captain, lloyds, medals, moulton, nurse, rare, star, wife.

Rare WW1 WW2 SS Arandora Star Captain LLoyds Bravery + Nurse Wife Medals Moulton

I was going to keep these but some other interesting item has come up and I need to finance this. With the 80th anniversary of the sinking coming up soon, this is a chance to own the Historically Important medal group awarded to The Captain of the Blue Star Line SS Arandora Star which was sunk by German U-boat U-47 Captained by Ace Gunther Prien. The medals are as follows :- Posthumous Lloyd’s Medal For Bravery at Sea named CAPTAIN. SS ARANDORA STAR 2nd JULY 1940. He was also awarded the Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct at the same time {This is absent}. WW1 Officer Pair named LIEUT. M {Lieutenant Royal Indian Marines} and Mercantile Marine named EDGAR. A Poland Polish Cross of Valour {awarded to him for Officers for the Withdrawal of Polish Troops from France 1940}, Atlantic Star, 1939-45 Star and a War Medal. SELFE on the Pair. Her medal card states PRISCILLA JANE MOULTON nee SELFE. The SS ARANDORA STAR was carrying 1673 people including Crew, British Military Guards German and Italian Prisoners of War and civilian Internees. She was sunk 02/07/1940 with a loss of 826 including Captain Edgar Moulton. He was Posthumously awarded the Lloyds War Medal For Bravery at sea and a German Merchant Navy Prisoner was also Posthumously cited for Heroism. A truly rare medal group and the first time on the market. The only similar medal group i found was this one, but i would say the Arandora Star is rarer. A fine posthumous Kings Commendation, Lloyds War Medal for Bravery at Sea group of seven awarded to Purser R. Clan MacArthur, in August 1943. 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45. Lloyds War Medal for Bravery at Sea. Clan MacArthur, 12th August 1943. Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct. Oval plastic badge, on a blue riband. The Lloyds award with some edge bruising, otherwise good very fine and better (7). Please view all photos as they form an integral part of the item description. Please be sure to add me to your favorites list. All costs are in GBP (Pounds Sterling). We make every effort to provide a fair and accurate description of the condition of items offered for sale. The item “Rare WW1 WW2 SS Arandora Star Captain LLoyds Bravery + Nurse Wife Medals Moulton” is in sale since Monday, August 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “domineyeffect” and is located in Poole. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
Service: Navy
Era: 1914-1945

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Stobbs 75 RNZAF Durham

By admin on August 6, 2019
This entry is filed under crew and tagged casualty, crew, durham, europe, group, medal, rnzaf, star, stobbs.

WW2 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Stobbs 75 RNZAF Durham

An original group of World War Two medals to a Sergeant from 75 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force who was killed in action on 6th July 1943. The medals were awarded to 658070 Sergeant William Edward Stobbs and who came from Stockton on Tees, Durham and was 21 years old when he died. His aircraft was the 6th kill out of 51 for the German night fighter ace Oblt. Georg-Hermann Grenier of IV/NJG1. The Air Crew Europe Star. Named Air Council Medal Slip. Original Box of Issue Named to his father D Stobbs at 78 Hamptin Road, Stockton on Tees, Durham, Surrey. Copies of his CWGC certificate. A history of William Stobb’s service and the history of 75 Squadron RNZAF. William Edward Stobbs served during the Second World War as a Navigator with 75 (Royal New Zealand Air Force) Squadron, having crewed up at 29 O. And then having proceeded to 1657 Conversion Unit. He joined the Squadron on 1st July 1943, and was killed in action when Stirling EF436, piloted by Flight Sergeant R. Thomas, was lost without trace whilst on a mine-laying sortie off the Fresian islands, on 5-6 July 1943, on what is believed to have been his first sortie. All the crew were killed. Reliable reports from the Dutch said that the aircraft had been shot down by a night fighter over the sea, 12 miles North West of Terscherlling (the middle island of the Southern Frisian Group) at approximately 02:31 hours. The night fighter was captained by Oblt. Georg-Hermann Grenier, of IV/NJG1, this was his sixth kill out of a total of 51. The kill is confirmed in Greniers war records. Stobbs is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. 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 Air Crew Europe Star Medal Group Casualty Stobbs 75 RNZAF Durham” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. 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.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945

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