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Captain Lieutenant von Mucke, Emden 1914, Emden II 1915, in silver (33mm) by L.Ch.Lauer, Nuremburg (MH.431). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Medals, tokens and badges, including ANA, in silver (27mm) engraved on obverse 'ANA/Hawthorn' and on reverse 'B.Farmer'; St.T.G.S., prize medals (2) in silver (29mm) , first medal engraved on reverse 'A.Missen/2nd/Old Boys Race', and on second medal 'Old Boys/A.Missen/1915'; check piece, Vic Arty Canteen for threepence; also, Great Britain, On War Service, badges (2) 1914, 1915; New Zealand, token, Milner & Thompson, penny (A.378). Good - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Wesley College Melbourne, prize medal, undated (1919), in bronze (51mm), obverse, college arms, reverse inscribed, 'Sports Meeting/C.J.Macfarlane/100 yards Under 14/Champion/1919'; another identical, reverse inscribed, 'High Jump Under 15/1920/C.J.Macfarlane'. Both in cases of issue by Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, the second medal with several small scratches on reverse, otherwise both virtually uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $140
SOLD $90
Mackay P.R.F. Association, A.P. and I. Show, in silver (30mm) by Stokes & Sons, inscribed on reverse Awarded To 'Miss F.Morgan./Landscape In/Oils. (Copy)/1st Prize/1922'. Handling and scuff marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Religious medals and badges, silver and gold medal, awarded to 'Edna Melling/For/Highest Collection/Mosman Baptist Church/Building Fund/1923', sterling silver partly gold faced (35x38mm); Australian Bicentennial 1788-1988, 'Robert Schuller Ministries, 1987' C.B. 1988/296; various badges, including Sydney Biblical Exhibition, 1936; Presbyterian Church of Victoria, C.E. 10th World's Convention, Melbourne, 1938; National Eucharist Congress, Sydney, 1953; City Temple Church of Christ, undated; Waverley Christian Community Centre, undated; 29th International Eucharistic Congress, 192-?, Sydney, Christian Education badge (30mm), undated; 21mm outer 15ct gold ring with crown 'Viriliter Agite' voided within circle, undated; C.C.C. below crown and Latin motto, by Angus & Coote; a small group of Papal badges; also, a small badge with the portrait of Christ (22mm) and Philippines Metropolitan Cathedral of Manila medal, Archdiocese 1558-1958 (43mm). Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (21)
Estimate $140
SOLD $110
Australian Red Cross Society, group of medals and badges all awarded to G.H.Watson, includes Australian Red Cross Society V.A.D. (Voluntary Aid Detachments), by Millers, Sydney; another For Merit, with bar, by Angus & Coote Ltd; NSW Lawn Tennis Ground, Member 1927 by G.A.Miller & Sons; W.A.S.C. (triangular) badge by Amor, Sydney; B.B.C. badge (19mm) awarded to G.H.Watson, 1928 in 9ct gold by Amor; V.A.D. bar/pin initialled 'J.H.W.'; cross with initials M.C.L., marked 'Stg Newman'; colour patch (diamond shape) yellow on red; religious medal, A.D. ABM 1850/AD H.K. 1910; plus Red Cross buttons and '8' pair. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $230
SOLD $260
Medals and medalets, 1928 to 1955 period, incl. 1928 Eucharistic Congress in silver (40mm), (C.1928/3); Portland Centenary 1934, (C.1934/8); Visit of Duke of Gloucester 1934, (C.H/4, C.A/15 with brooch mount); Emu Wines (C.1935/3); and others (C.1935/8, 1936/1, 1936/5, 1938/4, 1945/5, 1955/3, C/5). Extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (29mm) (C.1938/4); Masonic Lodge, Order of Secret Monitor jewel, Springwood brooch suspender; Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes jewel; Royal Freemason's Benevolent Institution of NSW Life Governor's jewel (2); Masonic Royal Arch Companion's jewel; Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal with clasp '1968-69', reverse inscribed, 'A.Hessell'; The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing with brooch bar 'I.S.T.D.', unnamed; National Rose Society silver award medal (42mm), by Pinches London, reverse inscribed, 'H.S of Q/Roses/1926/Mrs J.Young; also USA, proof silver dollar, 1984S LA Olympics, cased with certificate. Extremely fine - FDC. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Tin badges, includes many WWII period wartime fundraising issues, also several for charitable fundraising in Newcastle, noted Newcastle Beach Beauty Contest 1942, some for Royal Tour in 1954, several for wartime seamen appeals such as the 2KO Cheerio Club Naval Hut Appeal, also A.W.L.A. (Australian Women's Land Army) Welfare Appeal, and a few commemorative medalets, some multiples. Mostly fine - very fine. (88)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Christus Tertio Cadit medallion, undated (1947), cast in bronze (18cm), by Andor Meszaros from his Stations of the Cross series, depicts image of Christ falling for the third time under the weight of the cross with Roman enforcer cheering and wailing figures at right, mounted on square board (29.5cm). Uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
NSWR Ambulance Corps silver Efficiency badge, inscribed, '1949/Efficient/J.W.Holman'; also a First Bar, inscribed, 'J.W.Holman/Efficient 1950'; Red Cross badges (3); Graduate Nurses Assoc R.N.S.H brooch bar; other Red Cross, Legacy and Boy Scout pins and a kangaroo pin; St John Ambulance shoulder patch (KC); Presbyterian Ladies College Pymble badge in silver, by G.A.Miller & Sons. Fine - extremely fine. (13)
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Buffalo Lodge medals, Brother (1st Degree) (kangaroo) medal, named to Bro R.Faulkner, Lodge Franklin Village No.475, 12.7.51; various other Buffalo medals to the same recipient at Lodge Franklin Village totalling 8 medals including an award for exaltation to the Roll of Honour (Right Honourable Sir) in 1970 and a neck/sash plaque dated 1975. One medal not attached to suspender and last plaque without ribbon, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Fraternal lodge medals, Kingborough Royal Arch Chapter Companion's jewel, named to Bro. L.M.Holmes; Bowen Masonic Lodge No.79 T.C. Silver Anniversary jewel 1961-86, unnamed; Kingborough RAOB Knight's Chapter jewel, with suspender clasps inscribed, Past President, named to Bro. L.M.Holmes R.O.H., President, 1960; RAOB Lodge Kingborough No.402 Attendance jewel, named to Bro. L.Holmes, 1952; RAOB Lodge Fingal No.25 Certified Primo jewel, named to Bro E.E.Brill C.P., 2-4-55, in sterling silver; also Church Lads Brigade bronze cross with brooch suspender and clasp, 1911, unnamed; Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs with brooch suspender, Distinguished Service and clasp, Ten Years, named to C.Forbes, and on reverse, Aberdeen & District S.B.R.A. Extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Tasmania Commemorates the 150th Anniversary of British Settlement, 1953-54, in silvered bronze (69mm) (C.1953-54/1), with maker's name, 'Stokes Melb.' on reverse. In official case of issue, some lightly toned areas, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Enamelled badges, includes badges for clubs, associations, sporting clubs, shipping lines, also Melbourne Olympics 1956 ID tag, noted A.C.W. (Australian Country Women) by Sheridan, West.Aust., Isis Golf Club 1939 by Wallace & Bishop, Brisbane, Maryborough Football Club 1938 by Bridgland & King, Boadicea Cricket Club 1924-25 by M.I.Lober, Melbourne, RSC (Road Safety Council) Tasmania by Wallace Bishop, Brisbane, many others. Fine - good very fine. (19)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Royal Society of Tasmania, 1843-1943, centenary award medal in silver (63mm), by Stokes Melb, obverse, King's crown above name, 'Royal Society of/Tasmania/Founded/14 October 1843', reverse, eucalyptus twig with gum nuts and beside the dates, 1843/1943', below, 'Awarded To', unnamed. In unofficial Stokes & Sons case, one very small edge nick, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Northern Territory Police Force, ID fob c1940, in silver (35mm), by Stokes & Sons Melb, obverse, in the centre a King's crown, reverse, a wreath and in the centre is a stylised number, '20', pierced hole at top with loop. Small edge nick on reverse, otherwise toned good very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $450
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (EIIR Dei Gratia). F.D.Pickett. Engraved. In case of issue, ribbon damaged, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $200
Passed in
King's Police and Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service, (GVIR Indiae Imp). Norman A.Skinner, Supt., Hobart F.B. Tasmania. Impressed. In case of issue, extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,400
Hobart Fire Brigade Board, Long Service and Meritorious Conduct Medal, in bronze, with five clasps, 1929.1934, 1934.1939, 1939.1944, 1944-49, 1949-54, by Stokes Melb, edge inscribed, 'W.F.D.Warren, 1914-1929'. With unofficial case made by Stokes & Sons, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Burnie Fire Brigade Tasmania, Long and Good Service Medal with clasp inscribed '17 Years', with ribbon brooch bar, obverse inscribed, 'A.Freeman' at the top and '1926-47' at the bottom, reverse inscribed, '12 Years'. In unofficial case, one time polished now retoning, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
Burnie Tasmania Fire Brigade Trio: Fire Brigade Long Service Medal, edge inscribed, 'R.W.Beach'; Fire Brigade Commission of Tasmania Long Service and Meritorious Service Medal with five clasps - 17 Years, 1947-52, 1952-1957, 1957-62, 1962-67, with ribbon brooch bar, edge inscribed, 'R.W.Beach, 1932-47.'; Burnie Fire Brigade Life Member Medal in 9ct gold with gold monogram initials (tot wt 26.6g), RWB, affixed to ribbon, reverse of medal inscribed, 'Presented to/1st Officer/Reginald Walter/Beach/In appreciation of/40 years service/by/Officers and Firemen/Burnie Fire Brigade/1979'. The second medal with edge bump, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine, the last rare. (3)
Estimate $900
SOLD $750
Fire Brigade Commission of Tasmania, Long Service and Meritorious Conduct Medal, by Stokes, unnamed. In unofficial case, uncirculated.
Estimate $180
SOLD $200
Tasmanian Fire Brigades Association, neck badge in anodised metal (50mm), with red silk neck ribbon, by A.J.Parkes, obverse, firemen dragging fire cart with map of Tasmania in background, unnamed. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
St Josephs College Hobart, Old Scholars Honor Medal, 1950, in gilt bronze (51mm), obverse, crest of the college in enamel, reverse, a wreath and in the centre recipient's name inscribed, 'Won By/Mary . Loring'. In case, small edge nick, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games, tinnies for sporting representatives, noted for Athletics, Marlene Matthews, Hector Hogan, Dave Stevens, Kevin Gosper, Jim Bailey, Merv Lincoln, and Winsome Cripps, for Swimming, Dawn Fraser, Jon Henricks and David Thiele, for Boxing, Tony Madigan; also football tinnies for Ken Irvine and Paul Quinn. Very fine - good very fine. (13)
Estimate $110
SOLD $450
Royal Humane Society of NSW Bronze Medal, (QC), with brooch suspension bar. Reverse inscribed, 'Mrs. C.Zwolinski/12.9.1962' and edge numbered '12'. Hairlines on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia, collection of Society badges consisting of Member's badges, 1963-2006 (21), Guest badges, 1970-2004 (11), Honorary Council Member 1979-2004 (10), Council (5), Steward (3), Judge (2), Life Member, Junior Member, 1980, with members and ladies tickets in original envelope, plus a Rural Youth badge. An extensive and comprehensive collection, mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (55 badges, 3 tickets)
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
Andor Meszaros medallion, undated (1964), cast in bronze (13.5cm), naked man holding two walls apart while naked child stands between, at left Greek text, mounted on rectangular board (22.3x29.8cm). Some light green toning in a few areas, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Capricornia Coin Club, 1965-1985, set of three medals (49mm) to commemorate twenty years of the club, struck in stg silver, nickel and bronze, depicting the design of the NSW 'dump' of 1813 on the obverse, all stamped No 1 on the edge at 6 o'clock, produced by A.J.Parkes and sold in the official plush blue case of issue. Unique as Set No 1, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180