Medals & History

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Beresford Seymour Sewell

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Beresford Seymour Sewell

  Early Life Sewell was born on March 5, 1880, in Leamington, Warwickshire, to Reverend Arthur Sewell and Mary Lee (née Waring). His academic journey included studies at University College...

Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Beresford Seymour Sewell

  Early Life Sewell was born on March 5, 1880, in Leamington, Warwickshire, to Reverend Arthur Sewell and Mary Lee (née Waring). His academic journey included studies at University College...

The Norwegian Order of Saint Olav: A Symbol of Honor and Tradition

The Norwegian Order of Saint Olav: A Symbol of ...

The Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (Den Kongelige Norske St. Olavs Orden) is one of Norway's most prestigious honors, celebrating individuals for their outstanding service to the country and humanity. Rooted in...

The Norwegian Order of Saint Olav: A Symbol of ...

The Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (Den Kongelige Norske St. Olavs Orden) is one of Norway's most prestigious honors, celebrating individuals for their outstanding service to the country and humanity. Rooted in...

The Top 5 Rarest Medals and Orders of the World

The Top 5 Rarest Medals and Orders of the World

Throughout history, medals and orders have been awarded to individuals for exceptional acts of bravery, service, and accomplishment. Some of these awards are extremely rare, often due to the conditions...

The Top 5 Rarest Medals and Orders of the World

Throughout history, medals and orders have been awarded to individuals for exceptional acts of bravery, service, and accomplishment. Some of these awards are extremely rare, often due to the conditions...

A Short History of the German Iron Cross

A Short History of the German Iron Cross

The Iron Cross, or Eisernes Kreuz, is one of the most recognized and storied medals in German history. Originally established in 1813 by King Frederick William III of Prussia, the Iron...

A Short History of the German Iron Cross

The Iron Cross, or Eisernes Kreuz, is one of the most recognized and storied medals in German history. Originally established in 1813 by King Frederick William III of Prussia, the Iron...

A Short History of United States Medals

A Short History of United States Medals

The concept of awarding medals in America began during the Revolutionary War. Though many early American leaders were cautious about creating an aristocratic or European-like system of honors, there was...

A Short History of United States Medals

The concept of awarding medals in America began during the Revolutionary War. Though many early American leaders were cautious about creating an aristocratic or European-like system of honors, there was...

A Short History of Romanian Medals

A Short History of Romanian Medals

The foundation of Romania's honors system can be traced back to the unification of the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia in 1859. The first significant decoration was the Order of...

A Short History of Romanian Medals

The foundation of Romania's honors system can be traced back to the unification of the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia in 1859. The first significant decoration was the Order of...