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World War II Medals

Military medals are a fascinating collectible and a true marker of someone’s dedication to the subject. Some medals issued in World War II are the same today, like the Purple Heart; however, there are campaign medals from Europe, Africa, and the Pacific unique to this war that were never issued again, making them rare and valuable collectibles.

Other rare and unique medals are from the countries and political movements that collapsed during the Second World War. These medals include those issued by the Nazi forces, as well as the fascist Italian regime. Some medals issued to soldiers for acts of valor are often more valuable with proven provenance.


Quick Facts

  • The Africa/Middle East Campaign medal is a bronze medal that features a portrait of a LST, or Landing Ship Tank
  • While no official numbers are recorded for Purple Hearts, there were 946,000 service men and women who qualified for the award
  • George H.W. Bush was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry during World War II

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Rare WWII Japanese Military Medal Collection
May 10, 10:00 AM EDT
Rare WWII Japanese Military Medal Collection
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$20016 Bids
LOT OF 3 CASED JAPANESE WWII MEDALS RISING SUN ETC
Apr 30, 9:00 AM EDT
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by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $120- $180
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May 17, 12:00 PM EDT
WWII Period Officer of the Order of St. John Ambulance Medal with Case
by ZevAntiques
Est: $200- $300
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Set of miniature WWII medals, RAF badge, Aero Cheltenham Club badge & 2 dog tags for GF Grafton RAF
Apr 23, 10:00 AM AEST
Set of miniature WWII medals, RAF badge, Aero Cheltenham Club badge & 2 dog tags for GF Grafton RAF
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Est: AUD80- AUD120
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Apr 28, 10:00 AM CEST
A flight badge for NCO's of the army, World War II
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Est: €0- €0
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Apr 28, 10:00 AM CEST
A badge for navy pilots, World War II
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Est: €0- €0
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Apr 28, 9:00 AM BST
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by Claydon Auctioneers
Est: £200- £300
£2000 Bids
Japanese WWII 1933 Manchukuo Manchuria Order of the Prosperous
May 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Japanese WWII 1933 Manchukuo Manchuria Order of the Prosperous
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A COLLECTION OF SECOND WORLD WAR MEDALS
Apr 30, 9:30 AM BST
A COLLECTION OF SECOND WORLD WAR MEDALS
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Est: £40- £60
£200 Bids
Soviet Russian WWII Order Of The Red Banner
May 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Soviet Russian WWII Order Of The Red Banner
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Est: $350- $500
$500 Bids
Framed WWII Medal Collection: A Second World War Medal Montage
Apr 20, 8:00 PM BST
Framed WWII Medal Collection: A Second World War Medal Montage
by James Auctioneers London
Est: £150- £200
£1500 Bids
Vintage WWII Era U.S. Military Medal Award Collection
May 10, 10:00 AM EDT
Vintage WWII Era U.S. Military Medal Award Collection
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$500 Bids
Vintage WWII Era USSR Military Medal Award Estate Collection
May 10, 10:00 AM EDT
Vintage WWII Era USSR Military Medal Award Estate Collection
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Est: $100- $10,000
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(20) Single Soldier WWII Soviet Russian Military, Defensive, & Jubilee Medals
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(20) Single Soldier WWII Soviet Russian Military, Defensive, & Jubilee Medals
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Est: $0- $0
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LARGE LOT WWII MILITARY MEDALS FROM ONE VET 104TH
Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
LARGE LOT WWII MILITARY MEDALS FROM ONE VET 104TH
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $200- $300
$500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell World War II Medals


Mebane Antique Auction

Mebane Antique Auction

Hermann Historica GmbH

Hermann Historica GmbH

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC