Great Britain, George VI (1936-1952). The Defence Medal 1939-1945, Cu-Ni 36 mm, weight 28,0 g., Condition VF+/aXF, missing mount and handle.

The Defence Medal is a campaign medal that was instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 and awarded to subjects of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational military and certain types of civilian service during the Second World War (source: identifymedals.com)

Belgium, Albert I (1909-1934), St Niklaas. Plaquette 1938, Academy of Art 1813 - 1938, Bronze 24 x 34 mm, weight 13,4 g., Condition aUNC, nice patina, impressive specimen

Masonic brooch "Acacia", 20th century, gilt Bronze 45 x 22 mm, weight 5,70 g., Condition aUNC

Acacia in ancient Egypt was a symbol of regeneration, by analogy with the rebirth of the god Osiris, whose tomb it protected. In biblical accounts, it is the sacred material of many objects of worship, unchanging over time.

France, Third Republic. Medal 1895, Union Chamber of Workers for completing the Solfège and Declamation courses for Mr. Handwerk, bronze 51 mm, weight 60 g., state of preservation 2, nice bronze patina

CHAMBRE SYNDICALE des EMPLOYES / COURS de SOLFEGE et De DECLAMATION Mr HANDWERK

Great Britain. Masonic medal 1830 Honorable Testimonial of Masonic Charity & Benevolence,"1830 Duke of Sussex", 37 mm Silver gilt, weight approx. 20,0 g., all in glazed 9 Carat Gold signed frame, weight of entire set approx. 33,0 g., Condition aUNC, dark patina on reverse

Obverse: seated mother with two children and the eye of providence above the scene. Below is the date MDCCCXXX (1830).
Reverse: inscription "HONORABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENCE INSTITUTED BYH:R:H: AUG: FRED: DUKE OF SUSSEX GRAND MASTER" and bearing the Masonic insignia of a braided angle and compass.

Belgium. Plaque / Pendant 1918, LA GRANDE FAMILLE RECONNAISSANTE, by. J. Witterwulche, silvered Bronze 30 x 27 mm, weight 11,1 g., Condition VF+/aXF

Germany, Federal Republic. Bundeswehr. Miniature of the Paratrooper Badge, ca. 1955-1960, silver plated brass 14 x 17 mm, pin length 52 mm, in good condition

Great Britain, George VI (1936-1952). Special Constabulary LS GVI Medal, “For faithful service in the Special Constabulary”, Bronze 50 mm (without the handle 32 mm), weight 27,70 g., Condition aUNC
This medal was available to all members of the Special Constabulary. The qualifying period was 9 years of unpaid service with more than 50 duties per year. Wartime service counted as triple, so 3 years of service with more than 50 duties per year were eligible for the medal.

Germany, East Prussia. Königsberg, ca. 1880, Badge / emblem of the University, College and Academy of Königsberg, CIVIS ACAD (emiae) ALB (ertinae), Gilt Bronze ca. 32 x 27 mm, waga 1,70, Condition XF, pin missing on reverse, very nicely preserved

Germany, Württemberg. Silver military medal (Für Tapferkeit und Treue / For bravery and loyalty), Wilhelm II 1891-1918, Ebner 43, Silver 28,5 mm, weight 12,15 g., Condition aUNC, perfectly preserved specimen with mirror on full surface

Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1880, 50th Anniversary of Independence, Mons School Festival, Bronze 30 mm, weight 9,2 g., Condition UNC

Belgium, West Flanders. Medallion dedicated to the opening of the Knocke-Maldegem National Road 1936, white metal 30,00 mm, weight 11,65 g., Condition XF

Belgium, Brussels. Masonic pendant 2010, 50 years of Fraternal Friendship in Brussels, Les 50 ans de L'Amitié Fraternelle à Bruxelles, gilt Bronze 50 x 32 mm (with ear piece), weight 10,70 g., Condition UNC

Germany, Federal Republic. Gold miniature VW (Volkswagen) company stamp on a pin to be clipped into the flap, Gold, diameter 6 mm, weight 0,45 g., pin length 41 mm, in original box, box in good condition

France, Republic. Set of medals 4 pieces, various metals