Military Medal Lot – Finland, U.S. Navy, U.N. Korea, U.K. Cap Badge (4 pcs, WWI–Korea Era)
Description:
A four-piece group of original international military awards and insignia spanning the 20th century. This lot features items from Finland, the United States, the United Nations (Korea), and the United Kingdom, ideal for collectors of global military history.
Included Items:
1. United States – Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Unattributed)
• Bronze octagonal medal with anchor and stars
• Mounted on green and orange ribbon
• Dimensions: approx. 38.21 x 32.35 mm
• Condition: Very good; ribbon is clean and retains full color, minor surface patina on bronze, reverse plain and unmarked
2. Finland – Finnish Homeguard Volunteer Service Cross with clasp “1917–1918” (Suojeluskuntien Ansioristi)
• Blue enameled cross with copper-colored sword and “S” emblem
• Mounted on blue/white ribbon with silver-tone clasp bar
• Dimensions: approx. 44.71 x 41.64 mm
• Condition: Excellent enamel with no chips or cracks, ribbon has some light soiling and minor creases from wear, clasp shows natural tarnish
3. United Nations – Korea Medal
• Bronze circular medal with U.N. emblem and “KOREA” bar
• Reverse inscribed: “For Service in Defence of the Principles of the Charter of the United Nations”
• Diameter: approx. 35.25 mm
• Condition: Good overall; visible oxidation and spotting on bronze, ribbon is slightly wrinkled but fully intact with good stitching, pinback complete and functional
4. United Kingdom – Prince of Wales’s Feathers Cap Badge
• Classic “Ich Dien” scroll beneath three feathers
• Mixed metal construction (silver-tone feathers, brass crown)
• Dimensions: approx. 33.23 x 36.98 mm
• Condition: Good vintage condition; surface wear on feathers and crown, lugs intact on reverse with slight bending from age/use
This grouping represents service in naval, peacekeeping, and volunteer defense roles across several major 20th-century conflicts and organizations. The medals cover U.S. and U.N. operations, Finnish national defense during its fight for sovereignty, and traditional British military heritage.