War Medal Collection
Harry Haxby D.F.M
Distinguished Flying Medal
Harry Haxby was trained as an aeo Engine fitter, but volunteered to be a Flight Engineer in the R.A.F. He joined 35 squadronfor his fist tour of operations and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in 1942. In 1943 Harry was commissioned and completed his second tour with the Pathfinders. Two of his 48 missions were against the Tirpitz. He also flew Lord Tedder (Marshall of the R.A.F.) to Yalta prior to the conference of Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin.
In World War II flying medals, D.F.M. stands for the Distinguished Flying Medal, a British military honor awarded to non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted personnel for gallantry, courage, or devotion to duty while flying in active operations against the enemy, serving as the equivalent to the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for officers.
$7,500 Collection
Includes Mounted Medals
Log Book
Autographed Limited Edition Print
P/O Lane and his first No. 35 Squadron crew; early 1942;
(l-r) Sgt. Willy Williams (George Medal); Sgt. Len Thorpe
P/O Reg J. Lane; Sgt. Bill Sykes; Sgt. Wally Hammond; Sgt. Harry Haxby; Sgt. Phillips.
British Victorian Crimea War Medal
1854-1856
C. W. Eston Dr. RL ArtV
- Obverse: Features a diademed head of Queen Victoria and the inscription “VICTORIA REGINA 1854”.
- Reverse: Depicts a Roman soldier being crowned with a laurel wreath by a flying figure of Victory, with the word “CRIMEA” inscribed vertically.
- Ribbon: A pale blue ribbon with yellow edges.
- Clasps: The four clasps, in order from bottom to top as worn, signify involvement in major battles and the siege of the Crimean War:
- ALMA (Battle of Alma, September 20, 1854)
- BALAKLAVA (Battle of Balaklava, October 25, 1854)
- INKERMANN (Battle of Inkerman, November 5, 1854)
- SEBASTOPOL (Siege of Sebastopol, September 11, 1854 to September 9, 1855)
124St Store
Sgt H Johnson
World War II Canadian Medal Group – Attributed Multi-Medal Service Set
An impressive and complete **World War II Canadian medal group**, representing overseas service, campaign participation, and post-war recognition. This group consists of a well-balanced combination of campaign stars and service medals, correctly mounted and displayed on original ribbons, reflecting an authentic Canadian serviceman’s wartime career.
The group includes the **1939–45 Star**, **Italy Star**, **France and Germany Star**, **Defence Medal**, **Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Maple Leaf clasp**, and the **War Medal 1939–45**, forming a classic and desirable Canadian WWII entitlement. The presence of multiple campaign stars indicates active overseas service in major European theatres, most notably Italy and Northwest Europe, highlighting a soldier who saw meaningful operational duty rather than home service alone.
All medals show appropriate period wear and honest patina consistent with age and service use. The ribbons display expected fading and character, adding to the authenticity and originality of the group. The medals are swing-mounted in traditional fashion, suitable for display, collection, or further research and attribution.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a **complete Canadian WWII medal group**, ideal for collectors of Canadian military history, World War II memorabilia, or museum-quality displays. Groups of this calibre, particularly with multiple campaign stars, are increasingly difficult to source and remain strong performers in the militaria market.
$350.00
