This medal was awarded to those volunteers who served in the Irish War of Independence. This medal was manufactured by P. Quinn Ltd & The Jewelry Mfg CO. And bears the hallmark of PQ & CO on the suspension bar rear. Officially called’The Service Medal’ but nick-named’Black and Tan’ after the enemies of the IRA during the War of Independence – The Black and Tans. The medal is original and in fine condition. Check my other auctions for additional badges and medals as shown in last photo. The item “ORIGINAL IRISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE BLACK AND TAN IRA SERVICE MEDAL 1917-1921″ is in sale since Sunday, March 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “up-da-ra” and is located in Washington, District Of Columbia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
NICE ORIGINAL US NAVY SECOND NICARAGUAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL. M no 5709, WITH SPLIT BROACH AND ORIGINAL NUMBERED BOX AND ROSETTE. THE MEDAL, RIBBON, ROSETTE AND BROACH ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ORIGINAL BOX IS TORN AT THE FINGER NOTCHES AND THE TOP HAS A CREASE ACROSS THE MIDDLE. The item “Navy Second Nicaraguan Campaign medal numbered M. No. 5709. W split broach & box” is in sale since Saturday, March 12, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mainminer” and is located in Imperial, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
This medal was awarded to those volunteers who were still alive on the 50th anniversary of the Irish War of Independence. It is notably more rare than the Black and Tan Service Medal. It comes in its original box as shown with presidential slip. Officially called’The Survivors Medal’ but nick-named’Black and Tan’ after the enemies of the IRA during the War of Independence – The Black and Tans. The medal is original and in fine condition. Check my other auctions for additional badges and medals as shown in last photo. The item “ORIGINAL BOXED IRISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE’BLACK AND TAN’ IRA SURVIVORS MEDAL” is in sale since Thursday, March 10, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “up-da-ra” and is located in Washington, District Of Columbia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Not sure if this medal is from WWI or WWII. Could be some other conflict. Has a fair amount of patina. Made by Karnet & Kysely. Feel free to ask any questions. The item “Vintage Order of The White Lion Medal 4th Class (Czechoslovakia)” is in sale since Wednesday, March 09, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “chezset” and is located in Westfield, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Czech Republic
Serbia Serbian Yugoslavia Order St. Sava 4th class with case. See photos for details. Look my other auctions for more Serbian and Bulgarian Royal awards! Items are sent from Bulgaria, Europe. To Europe may take about 12-14 days. To the US – about 16-18 days. To Australia, Asia and rest of the world – 17-19 days. The item “Serbia Serbian Yugoslavia Order St. Sava 4th class with case, medal” is in sale since Sunday, December 20, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “world_collect” and is located in Sofia, Sofia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
65, 67, 68 POLAND POLISH 1921 ORDER OF SILESIA GRAND CROSS SET COMPLETE, The set consists of the 75mm grand cross medal, four piece 80mm breast star badge and a four piece 55mm breast star badge with a sash. One of rarest Polish decorations established by the Upper Silesian Military Authority and awarded to high ranking officers, foreigners and diplomates who made an outstanding contribution to the victory of the Silesian Uprising in returning the Silesian region to Poland from Germany. The grand cross medal was worn on a sash with the large star in formal wear. The small star was worn on uniforms and civilian attaire. The set was made by Wabia Wabinski. The six piece grand cross is hallmarked on reverse with the maker name. It was made in sterling silver with superb quality and enamels. Extremely rare original medal especially in this condition. The item “#65,67,68 POLAND SILESIAN ORDER GRAND CROSS MEDAL COMPLETE SET, 1921 very rare” is in sale since Tuesday, July 22, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Ft Lauderdale. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
#26 POLISH POLAND ORDER OF THE VIRTUTI MILITARI. A three part construction with gold gilt and enameled medal cross. Superb quality on original Swiss made ribbon. Very rare original made in 1921 by Krupski and Matulewicz who made 170 3rd classes for the Ministry of Military Affairs. It is the only higher class pre WWII VM available on the market. It should belong to a person who charishes the true meaning of this superb decoration. Original pre WWII Commanders and Grand Crosses are impossible to obtain at any price. See also Stela 2015 VIRTUTI MILITARI, pages 59-69. My, Polacy wiemy co znaczy dla zolnierzy krzyz Virtuti Militari… Dla zolnierzy ten krzyz to znaczy perla krwi utoczonej z milujacego serca. To nie tylko czerwien metalu, ale czerwien ducha i serca, ktore plonie, Stefan Kardynal Wyszynski, Prymus Polski. The item “#26 POLAND POLISH ORDER VIRTUTI MILITARI, 3rd class #86 1920s, cross, medal” is in sale since Wednesday, January 21, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
Empire of Japan – GRAND CONDON NOBLE SET – Order of the RISING SUN 1st. Silver Order Enamel without Chip! Lack Box with Japanese Charactors : Grand Condon Order of the Rising Sun 1st. W ith rossette and Sash about 170 CM Lang. The item “Original Medal Empire Japan Order the Rising Sun 1ST Class Grand Cordon TOP SET” is in sale since Tuesday, June 03, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “medal321″ and is located in Berlin. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan