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New Book available: The Orders, Decorations and of the Kingdom of

This is the first book ever published, which gives the reader a complete overview of all the Danish orders, decorations and medals instituted from the mid 15th century to now. The book is written in Danish, but has extensive summaries in English at the end of each . The various chapters are comprised of: 1. The Historic Background 2. The Royal Orders 3. & Baroque Medals 4. The Royal Commemorative Medals 1892 - 20015. Campaign Medals & Bravery Decorations 6. Military & Civilian Long Service Medals 7. by Private Organizations with Royal Approval 8. Foreign and International Awards with Permanent Royal Permission for Wearing 9. Iclandic Awards 1918-1944 10. Miniature Decorations

The book is a standard work and a neccessity for all students of the history of orders of , numismatics, and cultural history as well. It is slavishly illustrated with approximately 1000 portraits, drawings and photos of orders, decorations and medals and numerous portraits of royalty, citizens and military personnel throughout the time the books covers.

The author Mr. Lars Stevensborg is well known for his other previous publications on orders & decorations. The book has approximately 850 pages along with 35 pages of English summaries and captions. It is hardcover and thouroughly illustrated in color and black & white. In the USA, the price is $98.00 including shipping and packing.

To , please contact: Tim Eriksen, PO Box 890190, Temecula, CA 92589 Phone: (951) 699-5286 Fax: (951) 699- 3623 Email: timeriksen @msn.com

California customers please add 7.75 % sales tax. American Express, Master & Visa Cards are happily accepted. Card fee is 3.5%

NEWLYPUBLISHED

CHELSEA THE SOUTHERN CROSS OF HONOR: MILITARY Historical Notes and Trial List of Varieties AN UES by Peter Bertram (OMSA-LM 34)

60 pgs: 5% x 8% : paper covers : 175+ B&W images - Detailed, illustrated history of the Crosses - 14 varieties cataloged with enlarged illustrations

Buying & Selling - 7 reproduction Crosses illustrated and discussed Campaign and Gallantry Medals - Certificates of Eligibility: the 4 types illustrated British and Foreign Militaria. - Auction Report: Over 500 recipients of the first Crosses in and Atlanta: and More N13-14 Antiquarius 131-141 Kings Road $20.00 + $1.50 Postage in USA Chelsea, (Dealer Inquiries Invited) SW3 4PW Tel/fax: +44 (0)207 352 0308 email: richard @ chelseamilitaria.com Peter Bertram : PO Box 451421 website: www.chelseamilitaria.com Atlanta, GA 31145-1421 peterbatl @ aol.com66 Quarterly lists available. Send $2 for complimentary copy

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The Second War Bomber Command Victoria Cross Group of Eight to Sergeant Later Warrant Officer N.C. Jackson, Royal Air Force SOLD BY SPINKAT AUCTION FOR£230,000 THE RECORD PRICE FORA ~,qCTORIA CROSS GROUP AT AUCTION

Contact Richard Bishop, John Hayward or Mark Quayle today for a verbal estimation, or for details on obtaining a written valuation for sale, insurance or estate planning.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7563 4064 Fax: +44 (0)20 7563 4068 Email- [email protected]

Alternatively you may contact our American representative: William E Brown, Jr. PO Box 221, Lompoc, CA 93438-2221 Tel: 805 740 9714 Fax: 805 740 9704 Email." [email protected]

THE TRADITION THE EXPERIENCE THE RESULTS

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54 JOMSA ¯ Order of Dannebrog. Type of Chr.X.(1912-47) 9. The cOmmemorative for the Wars of ommanders neck in (18.K.) and 1848-50 & 1864. Bronze. 30mm. Awarded:2900 34,2gr. 40x79mm. In red case of issue medals first in 1876. VF. $.350.00 y A.Michelsen. EF.$.I,500.O0 L.S.277.

~ King Christian X’s Military Commemorative I0. The Slesvig medaI of 1920. .28mm. ~dal of "1889-5May-1939".Engraved on the Rev.~ 2990 medals awarded to British &.French ~or 50 years jubilee as a Guardsman. troops. L.S.281. VF. $.450.00 ;ilver. 28mm. Only 105 was awarded. In white eather case of issue with "goldcrown" on lid.. ii. King Christian X’s Liberation medal S.242. VF.$.I,050.O0 1940-1945. Silver. 31mm. 2562 medals were awarded. In the official red box of issue. King Christian X.’s Military Commemorative L.S.284. cond. $.475.00 of "1889-5May-1914".Engraved on the Rev. 25th jubilee of H.M.joining the Royal Life 12. The Navy long service medal for 25 years. iuards. Silver. 28mm. 165 were awarded. Type III. Issued from 1851- Silver. 31mm. 235.~VF.$.900.00 This one is from about 1925, in the red box of issue with "Crowned Anchore" on the lid. .o A group of 6 medals awarded to the Rpyal L.S.294. EF. $.125.00 :ourtServant Mads Jorgen Madsen.First he at Amalienborg Castle for several years 13. The Army long service medal for 25 years. later he joined the court of widow Empress Issued from 1945- Silver. 30mm. In the red ’edora (Dagmar) at Hvidore Castle.Time period box of issue with gilt "" on the lid. ~bout .1880 to 1930. Has been cleaned. L.S.339. VF. $.150.00 Chr.IX.Centenary.medal with clasp"1818- April-1918",in red paper bag. L.S.240. 14. The Police long service medal for 25 ,.Vasa medal in silver.31mm. years. Issued from 1960- Silver. 37mm. In the ]oSweden.Oscar II.Court medal in silver. green box of issue with the gilt "Coat of )oAnhalt.Albert the Bear silver meda1~;OEK.23. Arms" on the lid. The medal is still return- ~oSch-Lippe.Merit medal in silver(1885-90) able upon demise of the reciepient. 0EK.1229. L.S.369. GVF. $.250.00 ~oSach.-Cob.-Gotha.Carl Eduard merit medal in silver.(1905-14) 0EK.2530. 15. The Danish Red Cross medal.1927-1963. ~iI shows heavy contact wear and has been Silver. 32mm. 752~were awarded. The medal ~olished ofend,as he was wearing this group is returnable. In white leather case of ~a~y,but still an interesting lot. issue. L.S.379. GVF. $.275.00 tbout Fine. $.1,250.00 16. The Red Cross commemorative medal for King Frederik VIII’s Centenary medal with relief work during the war 1939-1945. "1843-3June-1943". Awarded to Vilhelm Silver & enamel. 38mm. In white box of is- ~etersen,former head of the mounted horse’s sue.(light damage). GVF. $.250,00 ~t the King’s stables, including document to ~he above medal and the Prussian Crown Order 17. The Defense Forces new.service medal ,1907.(Medai is missing.) A total of for "SAUDI ARABIEN 1991". Only 29 awarded .02 medals were awarded. Silver. 31mm. to Military personal,medical Doctors and S.245. Nice EF. $.1,075.00 Nurses for service in the Gulf War. Silver. 30mm. L.S.409.b. UNC. $.700.00 The commemorative medal for the War of .-1850. Bronze¯ 30mm. Wfth proper old.. 18. The Defense Forces new service medal ~ibbon,first issued in 1876. EF. $.65.00 with the reverse i~scribed "HEBRON 1994". Awarded to Nato’s Danish peacekeeping Po- o The commemorative medal for the War of lice forces for service in . 864. Bronze. 30mm. Old . VF. $.60.00 Silver. 30mm. UNC. $.650.00

The commemorative medal for the War of ¯ Bronze. 30mm. GF/VF. $.50.00

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