MILITARY MEDALS

Military Medal Auctions & Valuations - Orders, Decorations & Campaign Medals Since 1872

Medals, Orders & Decorations have been sold by A.H. Baldwin & Sons for much of our long history and remain a fascinating branch of collecting. Today, as part of Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's, we continue that tradition, bringing over 150 years of expertise to help you discover, understand, and find the perfect homes for these significant pieces of history.

Where History Meets Honour

Behind every medal lies a story that deserves to be remembered and understood. The Military Medal awarded for Arnhem that sold for £33,000 represented not just exceptional bravery, but a defining moment in military history. Those campaign medals document someone's journey through conflicts that shaped our world. Even a single decoration tells a story of service, sacrifice, and the values we hold dear.

Our specialists don't just see military awards - they see the remarkable human stories that make each piece significant. We take the time to research the story of every medal to ensure it has its best chance of maximum realisation, and we ensure every man or woman's story can be told.

Thinking About Selling?

Our military medals specialists are here to help - simply tell us about your collection, share some photos, and we'll guide you through every step with care and expertise.

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Join collectors worldwide in our upcoming auctions featuring remarkable medals with fascinating stories.

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Our medal specialists understand that every award tells a unique story of service and sacrifice, bringing decades of research expertise to ensure each piece's historical significance is fully recognised and valued.

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Inside the World of Military Medals

Explore the remarkable world of military medals through our latest research, expert commentary, and collector stories.

Specialist

Mark Smith

Medal Specilaist

msmith@baldwin.co.uk

020 7930 6879

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Recent Realisations

Our expertise in research and presentation consistently delivers exceptional results. Our detailed cataloguing ensures that every medal reaches collectors who truly understand its historical significance and personal story.

The Incredible and rare, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying)

SOLD FOR £18,000

102 Not Out!!

SOLD FOR £9,600

A Courageous and Skilful Navigator - DFC and Immediate DFM

SOLD FOR £5,040

A Royal Air Force Waziristan Aircrew and Police Gallantry Group

Ready to sell with us?

1. Request an estimate

Share photographs and details about your items with our specialists, who will provide you with a free expert valuation.

2. Consign

If you wish to proceed, our experts will guide you through the simple auction process from start to finish.

3. Sell

Your items will be expertly catalogued and marketed to our extensive collector database, designed to achieve the best results.

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Three Worlds of Medal Collecting

Whether you're a campaign collector documenting military history, drawn to gallantry awards that celebrate extraordinary courage, or captivated by the beauty of Orders of Chivalry, our specialists ensure every medal's story is properly told and valued.

Campaign Medals: Following the Footsteps of History

Campaign medals provide an unbroken record of military history, documenting conflicts from the charge of the Light Brigade to modern peacekeeping operations. Each medal tells the story not just of the campaigns themselves, but of the individuals who served, creating a unique form of military biography written in metal and ribbon.

Orders of Chivalry: Tradition and Beauty Combined

Orders of Chivalry represent centuries of tradition, combining historical significance with exceptional craftsmanship and beauty. From ancient orders that trace their origins to the Crusades to modern orders that recognise service and achievement, these decorations showcase the finest traditions of honour and recognition.

Gallantry Awards: Recognising Extraordinary Courage

Our recent sale of a Military Medal for Arnhem that achieved £33,000 demonstrates how the right story, properly researched and presented, can capture collectors' imagination. We understand that gallantry awards aren't just about rarity - they're about the incredible human stories of courage that deserve to be preserved and celebrated.

Ready to discover what your military medals might achieve?

Your story starts with a conversation. Share what you know about your medals – their history, where they came from, or even family stories. Don't worry if you're not sure about details; that's exactly what we're here for.

Start your free valuation now by completing our free valuation form, emailing auctions@sgbaldwins.com, or call us on +44 (0) 208 092 5856 and arrange to visit us at 399 Strand, London, WC2R 0LP to speak with our medal specialists.

What makes military medals valuable?

Military medals carry profound stories of service, courage, and sacrifice that deserve to be understood and preserved. But when it comes to determining a medal's worth, collectors and inheritors often wonder: is it rarity that matters most, condition, or the remarkable human story behind the award?

Mark Smith—one of the UK's leading medals and militaria experts and a familiar face from BBC's Antiques Roadshow and The One Show—shares his insights on understanding what makes medals truly valuable. With decades of experience helping people discover the significance of military awards,

Mark explains the key factors that determine worth: from the medal's original campaign and issue history to its condition, provenance, and most importantly, the personal story of service it represents.