![RSR - ORDER OF "TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU", instituted in 1966: 5th Class Pattern (1966). Breast Star, 65 mm, gilt Metal, center enameled, 10 groups of rays, reverse with screwback, in the centre bust of Tudor Vladimirescu within a wreath of oak leaves. A high qua](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
Metal Weapons & Armor
![RSR - ORDER OF "TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU", instituted in 1966: 5th Class Pattern (1966). Breast Star, 65 mm, gilt Metal, center enameled, 10 groups of rays, reverse with screwback, in the centre bust of Tudor Vladimirescu within a wreath of oak leaves. A high qua](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![RSR - ORDER OF "TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU", instituted in 1966: 3rd Class Pattern (1966). Breast Star, 68 mm, silvered Metal, center enameled, 10 groups of rays, reverse with screwback, in the centre bust of Tudor Vladimirescu within a wreath of oak leaves. A high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995909_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![PREMILITARY TRAINING BADGE, MODEL KING MIHAI I, FOR BERET: Breast Badge, 50x28 mm, gilt Metal, pin on reverse, I.M.S.P.R. 039. Rare! I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![PREMILITARY TRAINING BADGE, 2ND CLASS, FOR PETTY OFFICERS AND INFERIOR RANGS: Breast Badge, 67x35 mm, silvered Metal, pin on reverse, I.M.S.P.R. 034. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![PREMILITARY TRAINING BADGE, 2ND CLASS, FOR PETTY OFFICERS AND INFERIOR RANGS: Breast Badge, 67x35 mm, silvered Metal, pin on reverse, I.M.S.P.R. 034. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995819_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![PREMILITARY TRAINING BADGE, 2ND CLASS, FOR PETTY OFFICERS AND INFERIOR RANGS: Breast Badge, 67x35 mm, silvered Metal, pin on reverse, I.M.S.P.R. 034. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995818_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![Cross of Honor for Merit (1937): 3rd Class for Ladies by "Da Costa, Lisboa". Breast Badge,, 38 mm gilt Metal, medallion enameled, with pin on reverse and original ribbon. Very rare order of the period of exile of King Carol II, in su](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995801_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![Cross of Honor for Merit (1937): 3rd Class with Crown (for Special Awards) for Ladies by "Da Costa, Lisboa". Breast Badge, 45x39 mm, gilt Metal, medallion and crown on the top enameled, with thin pin on reverse and original ribbon. V](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995799_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![Operation Al-Quadr, Order of the Nation, instituted in 1983: Breast Badge Miniature, 25x18 mm, gilt Metal, original suspension ring and ribbon. Rare! I R!](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995623_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![Order Of The Defender Of The Realm, insituted in 1958: Breast Badge Miniature, 20x17 mm, gilt Metal, one side partially enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. A superb and rare miniature in mint condition! I RR!](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995595_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![Silver Medal of Honor for Labor: 2nd Republic of Madagascar (REPOBLIKA DEMOKRATIKA MALAGASY), instituted in 1960. Breast Badge, 31 mm, silvered Metal, original suspension ring and ribbon. A different fabrication then previous one. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995594_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![TEMPLAR ORDER: LOT OF 10. Commander's Crosses. Neck Badges, 85x56 mm, gilt Metal, enameled, original black silk ribbon. Mint state! I (10)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![HERMÈS BIRKIN 35 TOGO ROUGE CASAQUE SILVER METAL FITTINGS: Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Rouge casaque Silver Metal Fittings Brand: Hermès Type: Top Handle Bag Material: Togo Color: Rouge casaque Size: Height:10.2inch, Length:14.0inch, Depth:7.3inch, Handle hei](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6177/343880/186873399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726502684)
![ANTIQUE AFRICAN WARRIOR TRIBAL SWORD: Antique Affrican Warrior Metal Tribal Sword. Length 18" Old Patina.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/342415/185889633_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725397259)
![ROMAN CIVILIAN KNIFE 2ND-4TH CENTURY AD: Fine form with slightly curved back wedge section blade, squared at the heel for seating to a cast metal grip. 4 7/8” length. Carried for personal protection in the streets which in urban areas,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/344537/187270595_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726855881)
![INDOPERSIAN JAMBIYA: 9 ¼” d.e. blade with stipple floral decoration one side. White metal hilt with black, green, red and yellow enamel inlay both sides. Original black leather scabbard (tip chipped). Minor w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/344537/187270760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726855881)
![Ancient Roman Iron Arrowhead Square-Headed Pointed Tang, 2nd-3rd Century A.D.: We are delighted to present an extraordinary collection of jewelry and artifacts spanning various historic European periods. Our selection ranges from Ancient Roman, Byzantine, and Early Medieval to L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/344675/187304183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726905015)
![Ancient Greco-Roman Bronze Medical Tool with Ornate Floral Handle, 1st-3rd Century AD: We are delighted to present an extraordinary collection of jewelry and artifacts spanning various historic European periods. Our selection ranges from Ancient Roman, Byzantine, and Early Medieval to L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/344675/187304155_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1726905015)
![Regional, Departamental and Communal Honor Medal: Gold Class. Breast Badge, 33 mm, gilt Metal, original suspension device and ribbon, in original case of issue. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342400/185915399_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725433100)
![ORDER OF THE LIBERATOR: Grand Officer's Star, instituted in 1880. Breast Star, 81x75 mm., silvered Metal, reverse pin and two side hooks. Extremely fine! I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185996226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![ORDER OF MERIT: Officer's Cross Miniature, 4th Class, instituted in 1960. Breast Badge, 19x15 mm, gilt Metal, obverse enameled, central medallions gilt metal, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon with rosett](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185996012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![MEDAL OF THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC, instituted in 1972: Breast Badge, 35 mm, silvered Metal, original suspension ring and ribbon with pin on the back and ribbon bar. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![RPR - MEDAL OF LABOUR, instituted in 1948.: 1st Model (1948-1965). Breast Badge, 36 mm, silvered Metal, original suspension ring and ribbon with pin on the back, in original case of issue with ribbon bar and gilt inscription on the lid. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995918_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
![ORDER OF MERIT OF THE NATIONAL POLICE: Knight's Cross, 5th Class, instituted in 1945. Breast Badge, 51 mm, silvered Metal, one side enameled, original suspension device and ribbon. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/856/342443/185995655_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1725551262)
News about Metal Weapons & Armor
![Metal detectorist Gordon Bailey’s massive collection to sell at Timeline September 3-8](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/183345197_1_x.jpg)
Metal detectorist Gordon Bailey’s massive collection to sell at Timeline September 3-8
HARWICH, UK — Items from the collection of Britain’s best-known metal detectorist will be offered as part of Timeline Auctions’ mammoth sale from Tuesday, September 3 through Sunday, September 8. The catalogs for all six sale days are now open for bidding and review at LiveAuctioneers. Born in wartime London, Gordon Bailey was dealing coins […]
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.