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Australian Scout Association, commemorative medals, Lord Baden Powell photo medal (19mm) in gilt; Visit to Australia of Lord and Lady Baden Powell, 1931, in silvered bronze (31mm) (C.1931/2) (2). Mounted on a display board with provision for additional medals, good very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Dr Woodward Memorial, N.S.W. Railways & Tramways Ambulance Corps, undated, in bronze (44mm) (C.D/5, not listed in this metal); Sydney Harbour Bridge, Marcus Clark, 1932, in gilt bronze (39mm) (C.1932/3) upset to 11 o'clock; Air Force Association, Fifty Years of Military Flying, 1964, in bronze (38mm) (C.1964/7); Goldfields' Historical & Arts Society, (Dunolly), Finding of Welcome Stranger Gold Nugget, 1969, in gilt bronze (48mm) (C.1969/14); Western Australian Government Railways Commission, Inauguration of The Indian Pacific Passenger Service, 1970, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1970/61); St Matthew's Church of England, New Norfolk, Tasmania's Oldest Church 150th Anniversary, in silver (50mm) (C.1975/5). Most gilt missing from second medal, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
The Royal Society of St George, President's badge, in silver and enamel by Cecil White, Wooloowin, features Society's badge with King's crown attached by swivel hinge and brooch suspender bar inscribed, 'President', reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/John Bussey/President 1933-34/Bundaberg Branch'; Member's badge in gilt and enamel, by Spencer, London; Preceptor's badge in silver, gilt and enamel, by Spencer, London. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
United Commercial Travellers Assn. of Australia, members badge in 9ct gold (42x22mm; 6g), reverse inscribed, 'C.R.Wright 11.7.36. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Small collection of medals and badges, includes Australia's 150th Anniversary New South Wales, 1938, Committee lapel badge with ribbon; another 150th Anniversary medallion, 1938, in bronze (C.1938/5) with ribbon; Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations SA, 1951, in gilt and enamel (37x38.5mm) with ribbon suspension brooch inscribed, 'Tony McIlvride' (not in Carlisle); Australian 1914 shilling voided around coat of arms and date; VRA (Victorian Rifle Assn) Council voided medal, undated (c1890), in silver (30mm); The British Red Cross Society Medal for Proficiency in Nursing, reverse inscribed, '14660 M.Jones'; World War I Veterans Travel Pass 1980 (2, one numbered 1675, the other numbered 3557); War Widows' Guild lapel badge in antique silvered (23mm), reverse numbered P4972; Legacy Torch Bearer Long Service badge in enamel and gilt (30x23mm); Lions Club Australia lapel badge in gilt and enamel (20x19mm); RAEME badge in white metal (damaged, no lugs). Mounted on display board, very fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in oxidised silver (57mm) by Amor (C.1938/7). In unofficial fitted case, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Collection of tinnies and badges, includes many war charity appeal issues from 1939-46. Mounted on timber framed display board, fine - very fine. (44)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Australia Will Go On Until The End, 1940, in bronze (57mm) by Amor (C.1940/1). Uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $700
Bartolomeo Colleoni medal, 1940, in oxidised silver (58mm) by Amor (C.1940/2), obverse, HMAS Sydney advancing at full speed with the smoking and disabled Italian cruiser, Bartolomeo Colleoni, in background, reverse, a representation of the plaque presented by the City of Sydney to HMAS Sydney, edge inscribed, 'R.A.Cooper, A.B. ON.21905'. A few very minor edge nicks, otherwise nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,500
General Sir John Monash award medal, undated (c1945), in bronze (45mm) by S&S (Stokes & Sons), unnamed. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Trio for courage at Mascot air crash rescue attempt: George Medal (GVIR Indiae Imp) (Civil); Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society Gold Medal (9ct); Order of St John Bronze Life-Saving Medal. Gordon W. Knowles on first medal, Gordon William Knowles for Conspicuous Courage 19th July 1945 on second medal, Gordon Knowles. 1945. on last medal. All medals engraved. Good very fine - good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $11,000
Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of N.S.W., award medal in bronze (37mm), edge engraved Specimen, clip and ring with bar suspender. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $550
Administration of Nauru, Loyal Service Medal, 1949, unnamed, by Stokes, Melb. Uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for the Royal Visit, undated (1954), in silvered bronze and enamel (46x38mm) by Amor, Sydney, this name upside down, unnumbered. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
Not offered
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for the Royal Visit, undated (1954), in silvered bronze and enamel (46x38mm) by Amor, Sydney, numbered 493 on reverse. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
Not offered
Royal Life Saving Society Australia, Meritorious Service Badge, in gilt and enamel with Imperial crown affixed to ribbon and RLSS enamel brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'Awarded to/Joyce Liptrot/1959' together with framed certificate, 'in appreciation of services rendered'; another, Award of Merit, in gilt and enamel, with RLSS Bar and RLSS brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'G.Barbon/10.4.61'. Last with tape residue on back of ribbon, certificate with foxing, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
Not offered
Prize medals, XIIth World's Poultry Congress, Sydney, Australia, 1962, in gilt bronze, silvered bronze and bronze (44.5mm) (3), all unnamed; James Fraser 1863-1936 award medal of The Railways Institute New South Wales for Mechanical Engineering, undated, in bronze (52mm), unnamed; Metropolitan Water Sewerage & Drainage Board, First Aid Award, 1st Individual, undated, in gilt (62mm), inscribed, 'Peter Bruny'; another but for 2nd Team, undated, in silvered (62mm), inscribed, 'Robyn Campbell'; A.M.P. Fire & General Performance Award, Gold Ribbon, in gilt bronze (49mm), unnamed; Australian Mutual Provident Society Sales Award N.S.W. Branch, Superannuation Gold Ribbon, undated, in gilt bronze (50mm), unnamed; Sydney Antique Arms Fair, Kensington, 20th/21st April 1985, in antiqued white metal (67mm), inscribed, 'Most Interesting Exhibit/Display of early Australian Accoutrements/Won by/Mr. Richard/Wigglesworth'. Good very fine - good extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Anzac 50th Anniversary, by Numismatic Assn of Victoria, 1965, in silver (38mm) (C.1965/2); 65th Anniversary of Australian Army, 1968, in bronze (61mm) (C.1968/5); 50th Anniversary of Armistice, undated (1968), in bronze (61mm) (C.T/8); 50th Anniversary of RAAF, 1971, in gilded (61mm) (C.1971/7); HMAS Canberra Commissioned, 1981, in cupro nickel (40mm) (C.1981/19); Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 1993, in bronze (70mm); also Royal Australian Navy 1911-1986 enamelled, uniface plaque (60x110mm). The last very fine, the rest extremely fine - uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Centenary, 1967, in bronze (50mm) (C.1967/9); Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970, in silver (34mm) (C.1970/23); 60th Anniversary of First Flight England-Australia, 1979, in oxidised silver (38mm) (C.1979/13); Amor-Sanders Founder, 1988, in bronze (39mm); Electric Power Transmission Pty Ltd Sydney, undated, in silver (31.5mm) with ring suspension; The Festival of Sydney commemorative, undated, in enamelled bronze (57mm). The last with tape residue on the reverse, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
Robert Gordon Menzies, 1969, in silver (63mm; 140g) by Andor Meszaros, struck by Stokes (C.1969/8) uniface, no concentric circles as shown in Carlisle. In case of issue, uncirculated and scarce, only 50 issued.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
The Prime Ministers of Australia, 1901-1975, a collection of twenty two proof medals by Stokes (Australasia) Limited in 24ct gold on sterling silver (24.7g; 38mm), issued 1977-1979, together with matching set of two wood framed display plaques in a protective library case. Slip case dirty and scuffed, otherwise FDC. (22)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Australian State Medals, 1975, proof set of six in sterling silver (45mm) by Stokes for the Franklin Mint. Slip case with some paper loss, otherwise FDC. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Cased commemorative medals, mostly 1980s, also noted Henry Hellyer, Sesquicentenary of Burnie, 1977, in gilt aluminium (47mm) (C.1977/7); Western Australia souvenir coin in copper (44mm); Ford Motor Company Australia plaque in recognition of market leadership in January/February 1980 when one millionth Falcon was sold, in aluminium (85x120mm), unnamed; N.S.W.T.F. (NSW Teacher's Federation) badge in enamel, reverse inscribed, 'Allan Hartley/Hon. Life M'ship/Tumut T.A. 1998'; also various check pieces, a damaged belt buckle, keyring and other items. Mostly fine - uncirculated. (35)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Royal Humane Society of NSW bronze medal, (1984), reverse inscribed, '(Awarded/To)/ George/Forrester (For Bravery)/29.4.1984'. Some rubbing on high points, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $800
Australia, Government Aircraft Corporation ID badge (33mm), number 2904, in enamel with pin back, die struck on reverse 'Steel'; Ferrier & Dickinson War Worker badge (25mm), number 153, in enamel with pin back, by Angus & Coote. Very fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Collection of assorted badges and medalets, noted union badges for Australian Munitions Workers Association WWI (variation of Smith 128), National Union of Vehicle Builders 45 Years membership badge (not in Smith), Municipal & Shires Employees Union (NSW Divn) life member badge (not in Smith), NSW Teachers Federation life member badge (not in Smith); medalets, Federation 1901 souvenir (not in Carlisle), Coronation 1911 Western Australia issue in silver (31mm) (C.1911/23), another Coronation English issue, First Crossing of Blue Mountains 1913, in gilt (23mm) (C.1913/1); League of Loyal Women of Australia comforts fund badges (2, one with bars for Artillery and 28 Infantry; The Lady Mayoress' Relief Fund, City of Sydney badge with bars for 20 Years and 30 Years; small Royal Flying Doctor emblem. Display mounted on board using double sided tape, very fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Railway badges and union badges, hat badges in nickel and blue enamel for N.S.W.G.R. Guard 8409 and 8445 (2 types), N.S.W.G.R. Leading Porter 1482, N.S.W.G.R. Porter 2677; State Rail Authority of New South Wales City Rail Security enamel and metal breast badge; uniform buttons for N.S.Wales Railways (GVR) and Western Australian Government Railways; union badges for Australian Railways Union N.S.W. Branch in enamel and gilt (not in Smith), Federated Locomotive Enginemens of Australasia Associations West Australia Division in enamel and gilt (cf Smith 298), N.S.W. Govt Tramways Employees Union in silver (Smith 494), Federated Amalgamated Govt Railway & Tramway Service Association of Australasia in silver (Smith 253); also South Australian Railways Ambulance Corps fob/badge in silver, reverse inscribed, 'M.J.Claybrook 16.9.41.' Mounted on a display board, fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Australian Red Cross Society, Medal of Honour; Distinguished Service Award; Meritorious Service Medal; Proficiency Medal; Proficiency in Red Cross Work Medal; Twenty Years' Service Medal; Twenty Five Years' Service Medal; Honorary Life Member Medal; Australian Junior Red Cross Meritorious Service Medal. Display mounted on board using double sided tape, mostly extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
N.S.W. Government Honorary Ranger's badge, in bronze (50mm), pin back. Set into tri colour felt backing with plaque below with badge title engraved thereon, mounted in frame for hanging, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Ancient Order of Foresters, Past Chief Ranger jewel in gilt and enamel with horn, shield and stag suspension clasp, unnamed; Ancient Order of Foresters jewel in silver and enamel with stag suspension clasp inscribed, 'A.O.F.' and ribbon clasp inscribed, 'SERVICE', reverse inscribed, 'Pres. to/Wor Bro./C.S.Bingle/P.C.R./1956'; Ancient Order of Foresters lapel pin in gilt and enamel; Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia Past Master jewel with decorative pin back suspension clasp and ribbon emblem in the form of a gilt and enamel scroll with the names, 'Luther/Cranmer/Calvin/Knox', reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Bro J.F. Gibson PM/No.55/Services Rendered/1927.'; Victoria Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. medal in gilt and enamel, unnamed; Masonic Order of Eastern Star, Founder jewel for Pinkie Chapter No.79 in gilt and enamel (2), both unnamed. Mounted on display board, very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $200
Not offered