Lot 301

Description

Historical Medals, Militaria and Curiosities, Collection of five assorted historical and decorative objects, comprising:
Netherlands, Colonial Institute bronze prize medal, designed by Louis D. Vreugde in 1914, obverse depicting two allegorical figures before a rising sun, reverse with wreath of tropical produce surrounding "KOLONIAAL INSTITUUT" and engraved presentation inscription relating to a photography exhibition, dated 1923, approximately 60mm diameter, pierced for suspension.
A brown leather military-style pistol holster with shaped body, folding flap and securing strap with brass button fastening, accompanied by collector's labels attributing it to the late nineteenth-century colonial period and associating it with the international military intervention during the Boxer Rebellion.
Second World War, Papua New Guinea, rectangular dark wooden plaque bearing two large carved Japanese characters, reverse with handwritten inscriptions naming Australian serviceman John Geoffrey Erskine Loudoun-Shand, VX13582, and recording its recovery from a Japanese invasion barge at Milne Bay in 1943. The service number corresponds to an identified Australian soldier; the circumstances of recovery are recorded from the accompanying documentation.
A silver-gilt Masonic breast jewel with pale blue ribbon, ornamental silver-coloured mounts and suspended floral wreath enclosing a central emblem, accompanied by collector's label recording its presentation to W. Bro. H. A. Watson as a token of esteem during his term as Worshipful Master, 1961–62.
Also a small cylindrical silver lipstick case, with removable outer sleeve, lightly hammered finish and embossed foliate decoration to the base, described in the accompanying handwritten note as sterling silver, approximately 44 × 16mm.
An interesting collection of historical medals, military memorabilia and decorative objects, accompanied by original collector's explanatory labels and identification notes. Fine to very fine overall, condition varying. Leather holster with considerable age-related wear. Colonial Institute medal with attractive bronze patination, minor wear, scratches and surface marks, pierced near the rim. (5 items.)

Ex Alan McRae collection.