Commonwealth Militaria

Victorian Era - North West Canada Medal 1885 awarded to Gunner T. Cooper of the Montreal Garrison Artillery. Introduced on September 18, 1885, the North West Canada Medal was awarded to Canadian local forces, attached British Army officers and members of the North-West Mounted Police, who took part in the suppression of the North-West Rebellion. It is constructed out of a die stamped ... Read and See More

Khedive's Star 1884 - Private Charles Cox of the 1st Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment. The Khedive's Star was awarded to all British and Indian Army soldiers had received the British Egypt Medal and took part in the Egypt and the Sudan military campaigns between 1882 and 1891. The 1884 dated star was in relation to the first Suakin Expedition and awarded for operations between ... Read and See More

The medal is given for 90 days honourable service between 07 November 1989 and 31 January 1992. ... See More

A silver 3.5cm silver medal suspended from a non rotating silk ribbon in royal blue, black, white and orange. The colors of the ribbon are still quite vibrant. The medal features the profile of King George V. with the inscription "George V. omnipotent King of Great Britain and Emperor of India" to the border. The reverse shows St. George on ... Read and See More

The medal was awarded for honourable service between 01 January 1989 and June 1991 to confirm the withdrawal of Cuban troops from Angola and to monitor the cease-fire agreement between the Government of Angola and the Union for Total Independence of Angola ... See More

The medal is in the form of a bronze four-pointed star; the uppermost point obscured by a King’s crown, the distance between the tips of the left and right points being 45mm. To the center is a scroll with "1914-15," surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves with a "G" encompassing a "V" to its base (for King George ... Read and See More

This mission was established under UN Security Council resolution 1528, of Feb 27, 2004, to monitor the cease-fire and movements of armed groups, support disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation and resettlement, protect UN Personnel, institutions and civilians, support humanitarian assistance and the implementation of the peace process, provide assistance in the field of human rights and restore a civilian policing presence in the ... Read and See More

To support the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the peace process; protect united nations staff, facilities and civilians; support humanitarian and human rights activities; as well as assist in national security reform, including national police training and formation of a new, restructured military.​​​​​​​ ... See More

In October 1956, Israel, Britain and France moved military forces into the Suez Canal zone to secure the Canal. Through the efforts of Canada's External Affairs Minister, Lester B. Pearson, the UN General Assembly agreed to its first peacekeeping force to secure peace in the region (previous operations had been only observer forces). Under the command of Canadian MGen Eedson Louis ... Read and See More

The medal was earned for one day’s service under United Nations command in Korea or adjacent areas, including Japan and Okinawa. The medal could also be awarded for an aggregate of thirty days, which need not have been consecutive, spent on official visits of inspections to the qualifying area. The qualifying period was 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 (one year longer ... Read and See More

The medal was issued to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 12 May 1937 and was the personal gift of the sovereign to members and servants of the Royal Household and to members of the armed forces, governments and elected holders of office throughout the Empire and Dominions. ... See More

The Civil Defence Medal (CDM) is a long service award by the United Kingdom, instituted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in March 1961 and awarded for 15 years continuous service in a variety of different organisations including the Civil Defence Corps (CD), the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), the National Hospital Service Reserve (NHSR) and the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation. ... Read and See More

Britain WW2 Efficiency Medal Territorial 1937 1948 British Military NCO RASC 1st type Decoration King George VI impressed, "2063031 GNR.R. W. DULEY. R.A." Royal Artillery. ... See More

Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V 1911-1920 issue, attributed to, "1403253. B MBR. J.SWAINE.R.A." Royal Artillery. ... See More

Reproduction. Instituted on 20th June, 1974 the Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) is awarded to civilians for acts of exemplary bravery at a level below that of the George Medal (GM). The Queen's Gallantry Medal is also awarded to military personnel for acts which military honours would not normally be granted such as acts of exemplary bravery not in the presence of ... Read and See More

The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal was established by King George V by Royal Warrant on August 30, 1919. The Bronze Medal was initially created to reward service during the First World War, but it is now awarded to all ranks in the Special Constabulary in recognition of 9 years of unpaid service with more than 50 annual duties. Service during the First and ... Read and See More

The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal was established by King George V by Royal Warrant on August 30, 1919. The Bronze Medal was initially created to reward service during the First World War, but it is now awarded to all ranks in the Special Constabulary in recognition of 9 years of unpaid service with more than 50 annual duties. Service during the First and ... Read and See More

The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal was established by King George V by Royal Warrant on August 30, 1919. The Bronze Medal was initially created to reward service during the First World War, but it is now awarded to all ranks in the Special Constabulary in recognition of 9 years of unpaid service with more than 50 annual duties. Service during the First and ... Read and See More

The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal was established by King George V by Royal Warrant on August 30, 1919. The Bronze Medal was initially created to reward service during the First World War, but it is now awarded to all ranks in the Special Constabulary in recognition of 9 years of unpaid service with more than 50 annual duties. Service during the First and ... Read and See More

Reproduction. Awarded for ten years' efficient service in the Auxiliary and Volunteer Air Forces of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. ... See More

A General Service Medal for South East Asia 1945-46 - George VI OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP. naming has been erased. ... See More

Reproduction. The General Service Medal with Borneo Clasp was awarded for 30 days service ashore, afloat or 1 operational sortie from 24th December 1962 and 11th August 1966. Reproduction The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'Borneo') and it is believed that a maximum of ... Read and See More

George VI Reproduction ... See More

The Naval General Service Medal. It was possible to be awarded the Naval GSM EIIR with 8 first award clasps:- Malaya Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53 Canal Zone B. & M. Clearance Mediterranean Cyprus Near East Arabian Peninsula Brunei ... See More

Reproduction. The General Service Medal with South Arabia Clasp was awarded for 30 days continuous service between 1st August 1964 and 30th November 1967. The General Service Medal 1962 - 2007 is commonly known as the Campaign Service Medal 1962 as was awarded with a minimum of one campaign clasp (in the instance 'South Arabia') and it is believed that a maximum of six clasp have ... Read and See More

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Un Award with Barundi ribbon and pin back. ... See More

Canadian medal bar includes Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; Canadian Korea Volunteer Service Medal; UN Korea Medal. The Korean medals are edge engraved "ST 31731 JFH NORMAN" ... See More

Minty medal bar with, 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defense Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; War Medal 1939-1945. ... See More

Defense Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; War Medal 1939-1945. ... See More

1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; War Medal 1939-1945; 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal; Canadian Centennial Medal and Canadian Forces Decoration with two clasps, ERII (CPO 2/c H.E. SWANSONS/SGT. E.J. IRVING). Naming is impressed. ... See More

Canadian commemorative group ... See More

The British Empire Exhibition was a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, Wembley, Middlesex in 1924 and 1925, running from April 23, 1924 to October 31, 1925. It is constructed out of a die stamped bronze base. The obverse reads: “GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP” and is arched above the left facing portrait of King George V, with a small “B.M.” (Bertram ... Read and See More

The War Medal was awarded to many different branches of the military for 28 days of service. It is constructed out of copper nickel base. The round obverse depicts the face of King George VI, with a crown, and the writing “PM” (designer Percy Metcalfe), just under his neckline. Encircling the effigy reads “GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET ... Read and See More

Wow, I had to have this and so will you!! A wonderful Bar to a decorated Canadian. Military Cross, Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899 with 3 bars, Cape Colony, Wittebergen, Transvaal. British 1914-15 Star, Canadian WWI War Medal 1914-1918, and finally British War Medal, Victory Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches oak-leaf device. There is no pin to the reverse. ... See More

South Africa Medal 1853 - (SERJT. JOSH. HOLDOM 1ST BN. RIFLE BDE). British 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade. ... See More

British and Commonwealth 1918 General Service Medal with Bar Malaya (George VI Fid Def (1949-52) Version), (MYA/1801 5722 SIGMN MIRON B MOHD YA R. SIGS). Excellent condition, without ribbon. ... See More

The medal features the profile of King George V. with the inscription "George V. omnipotent King of Great Britain and Emperor of India" to the border. The reverse shows St. George on horseback holding a short sword trampling the shield of Prussia as well as a skull and crossbones. "1914" and "1918" are to the outside. The inscription (232266 W. SHAW. P.O. ... Read and See More

Punjab Medal w Goojerat bar, (THOS. MURPHY, 10TH FOOT.) & India Mutiny, (T. MURPHY 1ST. BATN. 10TH REGT.) ... See More

India General Service Medal - (3590153 PTE. A.E.SYCAMORE. BORD.R.). Border Regiment ... See More

As shown, some Canadian, US and Russian items all post-1945 ... See More

Distinguished Flying Cross, GRI, 1945 engraved on reverse of 6 o’clock arm, with original case of issue, inside lid stamped ROYAL MINT; 1939 Star; France & Germany Star; Defense Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, all in good condition. Included in the group is a small metal name plate, The synopsis on the "DFC" mission in Sept. 1944, A ... Read and See More

Medal Yearbook 2005 by James A. Mackay (Editor), John W. Mussell (Editor) ... See More

A nice little three piece set! The Order is a major international charity providing medical care, first aid and support in more than 40 countries worldwide and focusing especially on those in poverty. The multi-piece badge is constructed out of die struck brass base that has been plated and contains black and white enamel work. The round shaped obverse features a ... Read and See More

This was awarded to police officers on duty in London during King George V Coronation’s. It is constructed out of a silver base that has been silver washed. The round shaped obverse features King George V effigy surrounded by “Georgivs V Rex Et Ind Imp”. The reverse side has a crown surrounded by a bordered wreath and bordered “Metropolitan ... Read and See More

It was awarded in the United Kingdom to members of the Special Constabulary who have completed nine years of part-time service. It is constructed out of a die stamped bronze base that has been bronze washed. The round shaped obverse features the effigy of the reigning sovereign surrounded by “Georgivs V Rex Et Ind Imp”. The reverse reads: “For Faithful ... Read and See More

Here we have the British Commonwealth Defence Medal. The circular medal is made of die stamped, cupro-nickel. The obverse shows the facing left King George VI surrounded by: ?GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.” (George 6th, by the grace of god, king of all the Britains, defender of the faith, emperor of India). The reverse ... Read and See More

Here we have two British Army Officer's Pips. They are brass based, gold gilded, green painted with red enamel and die stamped. The fronts shows three shields surrounded by ?Juncta in uno tria? in red enamel with decorative green paint and a gold cross/sunburst. The reverse reads ???. Both continue to hold their pins. Nice gilding and detail! ... See More

Nice example with 4" of ribbon ... See More

"JOHN HENRY DENNIS" Comes with 4" of original albeit faded ribbon. ... See More

1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officers Sword Belonging to Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Macrae. Offered is an original 1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officer's sword belonging to Kenneth Norman Mackenzie Macrae of the Royal Navy. This piece is in good condition, retaining good detail to the brass metal furniture, including the lion head pommel, full maine backstrap, locket & King's Crown adorned elaborate full guard with ... Read and See More

Large and impressive sword. Blade stamped with WD, broad arrow and acceptance stamps, and the maker’s mark: EFD = Enfield. Blade dated ’99 = 1899. Large bowl hilt with original buff leather knot. Steel scabbard with two suspension rings and minor indentations. With original buff leather hangers and Slade Wallis belt with open-top holster and cartridge pouch. Belt ink stamped on the inside ... Read and See More

A WW1 era 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword hilt by Henry Wilkinson. Numbered 62107 with a George V cypher on blade and hilt, this was purchased during WW1. This sword has clear attractive frost etching along its blade. It also has the hexagonal Wilkinson ‘Best Quality’ proof slug and would have been an expensive sword in its day. The blade is in ... Read and See More

This is a rare and early example of a British William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword from the short reign of King William IV (1830-1837). It comprises a distinctive Gothic hilt with fold down guard and a oval cartouche containing King William IV Royal Cyper. The grip of fish-skin wrapped with brass twist-wire. The blade features an etched panel. ... Read and See More

Very nice example of an 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officer’s sword made by J. Hodgson, Woolwich, London. Since the early 1800’s, officers of the Royal Artillery carried the same regulation pattern swords as those for infantry officers, while their counterparts in the Royal Horse Artillery carried the regulation patterns worn by light cavalry officers. By 1857, dress regulations required that all ... Read and See More

Enfield Arsenal made 1860 pattern with great blade all correctly marked. Nice original checkered leather grip plates. White leather frog is marked P.G. to reverse and partly split to reverse. The white finish was applied when? I do not know. ... See More

Royal Air Force Sword, as carried by RAF Commissioned Officers, was adopted by the Air Ministry in 1925. Rare to find and rarer in this condition. The sword has a single-edged straight etched blade with open etch panels for presentation engravings. The riccasso has a inserted brass slug correctly marked "Proved". I can not confirm the maker but some on the ... Read and See More

Black matte finish cast socket; gray; welded spike black, metal scabbard, with a drain hole. ... See More

The socket, spike and scabbard are all blued. Carried in a green web frog marked "1952". Is maker marked "No 4 Mark II BEC N96", and has an Indian Government inspection mark "IG 67". A rare maker mark! ... See More

Black matte finish cast socket; gray; welded spike; blue steel standard scabbard, with a drain hole. Maker Marked "No.4 MK1 S.S.P 1944" ... See More

Blued socket with smooth spike and fulling functioning spring. The scabbard is tubular steel with drain hole. It is maker marked "No4 MK II" and "1110". ... See More

The socket, spike and scabbard are all blued. Carried in a green web frog marked "1952". Is maker marked "No 4 Mark II BEC N96", and has an Indian Government inspection mark "IG 147". A rare maker mark! ... See More

The blade, the socket, and the tublular steel scabbard, are all blued. The scabbard has a drain hole. Comes in a marked, green web frog. ... See More

Very scarce and with Australia acceptance marks. War finish, tubular metal scabbard, with a drain hole. ... See More

A multi-purpose knife featuring a 5.5cm, single edged blade that has been sharpened. A 6.5cm can opener and a 11cm Marlin spike. The is a fain Maker mark, “Wade & Butcher”” Sorry can’t make it all out. is also present. Both polished steel blades fold into a 9cm housing faced with cross-hatched blackened panels and is complete with lanyard ring. ... Read and See More

A multi-purpose maker marked knife featuring a single-edged blade, a Marlin spike, and a double-edged blade, all in polished steel, all folding into a polished steel housing. The double-edged blade has a short post to the center of one of its sides which is accommodated by a notch in the housing when in its folded position. A lanyard ring is ... Read and See More

This is a multi-purpose knife featuring a 8cm single-edged blade, a 11cm Marlin spike, and a smaller 4.5cm pointed, double sided blade, all in polished steel, all folding into a 11cm housing faced with cross-hatched blackened panels, one of which has a crack. The double-edged blade has the stamped maker mark etched to the bottom. The knife is completed by ... Read and See More

90mm x 58mm in bullion on a black wool. ... See More

RCAF Women's division tropical cap badge. Roughly 50mm. WWII era from Vet's family. ... See More

Royal Indian Navy Shoulder boards Commissioned Officer with slide on devices to reverse. ... See More

Up for sale is a fine post-WWII patch for the Civil Defense Corps. This organization served through WWII and into the postwar years. This features the King's Crown, which dates is prior to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. ... See More

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So proud to be able to present this to the collecting community. This book originally came from an Emedals auction. as such I will let you use the link to get more detailed pics. We were fortunate enough to obtain this a few months ago. The log book frankly was falling apart ... Read and See More

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Entertainment for the buys at the frong. Period cartoon etc. by Bing Coughlin. The glue to the spine has let loose, you can glue it back on NP. The pages are all intact and securely stapled. ... See More

Marked 6/43, purchased from Vet's family. 8.5" x 6" x 2.5". with wear and small dents. ... See More

Tooled steel construction. Good original bluing. Nicely marked. ... See More

In excellent condition. Marked well, including: broad arrow, “T”, “Top”, “NAF-48490-1”, etc. ... See More

WW1 Officers Royal Flying Corps Khaki Side Cap. RFC officers bronze cap badge and a pair of bronze RFC cap buttons. Cotton lining and khaki shirt cloth sweatband. Officers whipcord material in excellent moth free condition with honest period wear. Tailors marked Samuel Brothers London. ... See More

1918 first pattern RAF (Royal Air Force) Senior NCO /Warrant officer's peak Cap with hand embroidered bullion insignia. Khaki cap with black peak, thin black leather chin strap (believed to be later) leather sweatband and quilted lining. In very good moth free condition. ... See More

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A brass cap badge in the form of a wreath of laurel leaves encompassing a stylized "RAF" with a King’s crown to the top. To the reverse are two prongs. Badge measures approximately 40mm x 47mm. Complete with keeper. ... See More

WWII Free Dutch forces in Britian Cap Badge. Brass. ... See More

Large Badge on brass measures 3" wide with pin. ... See More

H.M.S. Goldcrest. H.M.S. Royal Arthur. F.M.B. Devonport. H.M.S. Ganges. ... See More

British Rank Pip. Reads: “Tria Juncta In Uno”. ... See More

Bandsmen "lyre" Badge ... See More

Bandsmen "lyre" Badge ... See More

The ruler scale is cm. ... See More

An amazing group! Named to Captain Arthur Francis Peers, who had dual service in the Royal Navy. Peers served in the RCN until he retired in 1958. Peers received the Order of the British Empire Commendation on January 8, 1944. Peers was born (14/11/1898) in London, United Kingdom and died (9/6/1966) in Vancouver, Canada.

This group includes his Imperial: Midshipman’s Dirk, Lieutenant-Commander ... Read and See More

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A brass cap badge in the form of a wreath of laurel leaves encompassing a stylized "RAF" with a King’s crown to the top. To the reverse are two prongs. Badge measures approximately 40mm x 47mm. Complete with keeper. ... See More

WWII Free Dutch forces in Britian Cap Badge. Brass. ... See More

The center is a tie clip for size reference. as shown ... See More

Ok folks this one I'm going to let the pictures do the talking. This all came from one group. beauty tunic with billion shoulder patches. If you have questions pls ask. Uniform sizes are Medium Men's. ... See More

British Army Royal Logistics Corp No. 1 Dress Sergeant Uniform and Trousers. RLC collar dogs and buttons. Lanyard. Gold bullion Broad Sword Sleeve Badge. Uniform is size 35 with a breast of 100cm and a waist 92cm. Trousers dated 1956. Size 19. Overall nice condition. ... See More