Lot 517

Description

Papua New Guinea, Village Court Badges for Magistrate, reverse numbered 1379; Clerk, reverse numbered 383; Peace Officer, reverse numbered 2142, all uniface in cupro nickel and enamel with suspension loop; a concave lip white shell traditional badge of office, known locally as Maindumo, worn on the forehead by the traditional leader; also a boar's tusk native's bangle. The first three badges uncirculated, the fourth item very fine, the last damaged. (5)

With some photos, a few stamps of Tonga and handwritten notes

Ex Dr W.J.D.Mira Collection.