Medals and Latest News

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  National Army Museum: Decades of Captivating Military ExhibitionsSeptember 13, 2025
  Since its establishment in 1960, the National Army Museum has been a hub for showcasing the rich history, achievements, and traditions of the Army through a series of remarkable exhibitions. Over the past six decades, the museum has curated diverse displays that have captivated audiences and shed light on various aspects of military history. The… Read more: National Army Museum: Decades of Captivating Military Exhibitions
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  Antiques Roadshow Expert Values Neglected War Medals at £100,000September 13, 2025
  An episode of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow left viewers stunned as expert Mark Smith revealed the astonishing value of a set of war medals in a less-than-ideal condition. The medals, presented by a mother and daughter, had been passed down through generations but had not been well cared for, much to Smith’s dismay. Large Medal… Read more: Antiques Roadshow Expert Values Neglected War Medals at £100,000
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  Victoria Cross Medal of WWI Hero Sells for $495KSeptember 12, 2025
  A Victoria Cross medal, awarded to a World War I serviceman who died in action in France in 1918, was recently sold at auction for a staggering $495,000. This prestigious medal, the highest honor in the British military, was part of a collection of over 4800 rare medals, banknotes, and coins auctioned at the State… Read more: Victoria Cross Medal of WWI Hero Sells for $495K
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  WWII Veteran’s Purple Heart Returned Home by Nonprofit GroupSeptember 12, 2025
  A Purple Heart medal earned by World War II veteran Edmund Vance has been recovered on eBay and returned to Morristown, where Vance hailed from. Vance, who passed away in 1985, served in the South Pacific and was wounded in action in New Guinea in 1944. The Purple Heart, awarded to military personnel injured or… Read more: WWII Veteran’s Purple Heart Returned Home by Nonprofit Group
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  University Initiative Honors Native American WWI Soldiers with MedalsSeptember 11, 2025
  Efforts are underway to honor Native American soldiers who served in World War I by identifying and awarding long-overdue medals for their valor. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is playing a crucial role in this initiative, aiming to rectify a historical oversight and ensure that these deserving veterans receive the recognition they earned.… Read more: University Initiative Honors Native American WWI Soldiers with Medals