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N. & N.W. Districts Racing Association, Clerk's metal badge for 1925-26, struck in copper (30x21mm), by Simes, Sydney, ring top suspension, '44' stamped on back. Some corrosion, otherwise fine.
Estimate $50
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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 $70
SOLD $70
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (EIIR Dei Gratia). F.D.Pickett. Engraved. In case of issue, ribbon damaged, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938 in oxidised silver plate (57mm) by Amor (C.1938/1). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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British Empire Games Sydney, 1938, Medal of the Winners, in gilt (63mm octagonal), engraver, D.E.Horden, by Stokes, Melb., unnamed; also Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in silvered bronze (58mm), by Amor (C.1938/7). The second with rubbing on high spots, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $700
Geelong Numismatic Society, 1966-2001, Decimal Currency, 1966 (2) in sterling silver and bronze (C.1966/18)(cased); Victoria 150 Years, 1985 (4) in brass, bronze, antique bronze and silvered (C.1985/84); 150 Years of European Settlement at Geelong, 1986 (2) in sterling silver and bronze (C.1986/29); Bicentennial, 1988 (2) in sterling silver and bronze (C.unlisted); GNS 25th Anniversary, 1990, silvered; 50th Anniversary of the end of WWII, 1995 (2) silvered and bronze; Centenary of Federation, 2001, silvered; Australian Coin Associates, in silver (2)(50mm), Leaders of World War II and Sesqui-Centenary of Governor Macquarie, 1967; NAA, 2005, Sydney (41mm) silvered; Australia, 2009, in bronze (38mm). Good extremely fine - uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $200
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Captain Cook, Bicentenary of Discovery, 1970 in .750 fine gold (32mm, 44mm) by the Royal Australian Mint for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/36, 37). In case of issue with certificate, 735, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,400
SOLD $2,700
Royal Visit, 1970, proof gold two medallion set (18ct, 1.5 troy ounce, 38mm, total weight 3 troy ounces) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/59, 60). In case of issue with certificate, nearly FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,250
SOLD $3,230
The Royal Visit, 1970 in .750 fine gold (38mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/59, 60). In case of issue with certificate, 735, FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,230
Medallions, commemorative and award, several for Captain Cook 1970, including ANS in aluminium, 1886 medalets (C.1866/5+9) and copper issue of the Copley prize medal; two or three cased. Fair - uncirculated. (48)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
First Victoria and Queensland Stamps, undated, in 18ct gold (0.64oz), set of two by Matthey Garrett (C./-). In case of issue with certificate 0001, FDC.
Estimate $900
SOLD $700
Royal Visit, Opening of Opera House, 1973, set of two in 18ct gold (46.65g) by Matthey Garrett, edge numbered 0001 (C.1973/16 and 17). In official case of issue with certificate 0001, FDC.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,600
Royal Visit, 1973, Opening of the Sydney Opera House, proof gold two medallion set (18ct, 23.4g, 32mm, combined weight 46.65g) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16, 17). In case of issue with certificate, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,600
The Australian State Medals, (1976) set of six proof sterling silver medals (35g each), issued by Stokes. Housed in a frame with slip case, back cover of frame missing but with replacement, with certificate, medals FDC. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Elizabeth II, 1977 silver proof medal and stamps set, commemorating Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee Visit; 1988 commemorative medallion; PNCs, fifty cents, 1994 International Year of The Family (10); silver coat pins (2). In packs and cases of issue with certificates, uncirculated - FDC. (14)
Estimate $120
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To Commemorate 50th Stonehaven Cup, 12ft Cadet Dinghy, 1979, set of two medals (50mm) by Stokes Melb, one in silvered bronze and one in bronze (C.1979/16), only 139 issued. In case of issue with issue card, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
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The Coolangatta Gold, (1984), prize medal in gilt bronze (65mm), unnamed; another identical but with suspension lug fitted, reverse inscribed, 'Geoff Houldsworth' (race sponsor executive, not a competitor); various enamelled cufflinks, tiepins, badges including club and school badges, also a few tokens and medals and a N.S.W. Rugby Football League Schoolboy Referee's badge, by A.J.Parkes, Brisbane. Mostly fine - uncirculated. (approx 40)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Australian Bicentennial, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (71g each) by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988, over 12.5 ounces ASW. In case of issue, some foxing on lid lining, medals FDC. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
The Australian Collection, gold plated silver stamp replicas (24), 1788-1988 by Hallmark. In case of issue with certificate No 2582 and descriptive book, FDC. (24)
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Coca Cola sovereigns, 1997. In cases of issue with certificates, 5556, 9, FDC. (2)
Estimate $700
SOLD $680
Swimming, selection of swimming prize medals, Hurstville Amateur Swimming Club noted, also London Banks Amateur Swimming Assn prize medals in silver (27mm), 1923; another, 1926; London Schools Swimming Association (41x30mm), 1927. Fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $70
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Elizabeth II, medal set, Vietnam 50 years Courage-Service-Mateship, colour printed silver plated medals, made by the Military shop, six medals; Elizabeth II, Royal Australia Mint, commemorative coins, Australia at War, A history of courage sacrifice and mateship, Boer War & WW1, WW2, Post 1945 Conflicts. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2 parts)
Estimate $180
SOLD $100
Police Force of Victoria, Plain Clothes, identification medallion in nickel (35.5mm), pierced with ring top suspension, c1902-1947, by Stokes & Sons Melb, obverse, the Imperial Crown surrounded by a circular title band with the words 'Police Force of Victoria', reverse, numeral '7', surrounded by a laurel wreath. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
Australian Security Intelligence Organization, in bronze (50mm) for length of service, unnamed. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $470
Fed Storemen & Packers Union of Australia, enamel badge (Smith 337); Budgerigar Council of Australia enamel badge; N.S.W. Gould League of Bird Lovers badge (enamel missing); Sunbeams enamel badge (2, different types) (Sunbeams Radio Club); Tinnies for Sydney Harbour Bridge (no pin) and WWI patriotic badge; Air Force Association enamel badge (KC); Royal Australian Navy Reserves enamel badge (KC); Aust Legion Ex-Servicemen & Women enamel badge (KC); RSL enamel badge (3 figure type) (QC); Naval Association of Australia pin (KC). Very good - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Victoria, Orpheus Lodge No.394, 1921-1937, Masonic medals and memorabilia, to Wor. Bro. Robert Dennis Cook, including Foundation Medal in sterling silver and enamel, engraved on bars 'Foundation/Consecrated', 'Member/30th October 1925' and on reverse 'Bro.R.D.Cook/Foundation Secretary'; Orpheus Founder, handcrafted medal in gold (9ct), engraved on reverse 'Presented to/Wor Bro.Robert Dennis Cook I.P.M./As a mark of Esteem/by the Brethren/of Orpheus Lodge No.394 V.C./28.10.30; Foundation Secretary, handcrafted medal in gold (9ct) engraved on reverse 'Presented to/Bro.R.D.Cook/by the officers & Members/of the/Orpheus Lodge /as a mark of Esteem/26.10.26'; together with apron, certificates (3) named to Robert Dennis Cook; Proceedings Book, Grand Lodge of Victoria, 1929, other smaller booklets (6) on Rituals, Constitution, By-Laws, Information; Programmes (17) including Consecration of the Lodge and Installation, 30th October 1925; Menu for the Banquet for Lord Somers, 20th March 1930; Notices; Greeting cards; leather pouch, gold blocked 'Bro.R.D.Cook/Thespian Lodge No.232'; also three other Masonic medals, in gilt, gold plate over silver, and gilt and enamel, the last R.A.O.B. China Province, with bars Hong Kong, Three Nines 8258. Housed in brown leather case and certificates in a tube, apron with tears to crossgrain, fine - good very fine. (70 items)
Estimate $280
SOLD $320
Masonic Lodge jewel, PAFSOA (Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australia), handcrafted Past Worshipful Grand Master jewel in 9ct gold (11.72g) with pin back brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Bro.W.J.Carpenter P.W.G.M./For Services as/Worshipful Grand Master/10-10-34 - 14-10-36/N.S.W. Grand Council'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
A collection of medalets and some medallions on nine plastic pages, 1879-1965 period, mostly twentieth century, includes Amor's 1953 medalet series including lead trials (3), the 1953 obverse with C.1966/5 obverse as reverse, 1970 Cook obverse and reverse. Fair - nearly uncirculated. (245)
Estimate $500
SOLD $340
Medalets, 1880-1991, includes Empire Day (C.A/10) (2), Billi Rex (C.B/2), Duke of Gloucester Visit (C.H/4), Thorbeckes Cigarettes Prize winner Melbourne Exhibition (C.1880/17), Newcastle (C.1897/79), Coolgardie Intl. Exhibition (C.1899/8), Federation by Fairfax and Roberts (C.1901/4), Transvaal War (C.1899-1900/1), War Declared 4.8.14 (C.1914/10), Gippsland Hospital Jubilee (C.1916/3), Coronation 1911 Ashfield Demonstration (C.1911/24). All described in 2x2 holders, mostly extremely fine - uncirculated, several pieces ex Carlisle. (40)
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
Medalets, 1887-1981, a wide selection, including Hampton Shire (C.1887/77), British Transvaal War (C.1899-00/6), United Sunday Schools (C.1897/71), Brisbane Intl. Exhibition (C.1897/77), Coronation Edward VII (C.1902/6, 7, 12, 25), City of Footscray (C.1909/1), Newtown Jubilee (C.1912/2), War Declared S.A.C.T. & W. Carnival (C.1914/10), Royal Visit Queensland (C.1920/2), Prince of Wales Visit by Stokes (C.1920/5), another, no maker's name (C.1920/5), another, with original pin (C.1920/11), Agricultural Society's Show 1925 (C.1922/3 (1925) (c)), Coronation 1937 Tamworth (C.1937/24), Coronation of GVI Burwood (C.1937/33), Enfield (C.1937/35), Kogarah (C.1937/38), Bacchus Marsh (C.1937/70), Manly Victory (C.1945/7), Mallee Childrens Holiday (C.1947/2), City of Brighton (C.1953/4), City of Sandringham (C.1953/5), City of Collingwood Centenary (C.1955/4), Blue Mountains Council (C.1963/8), Cook Bi-Centenary State Bank sterling silver (C.1970/22), Mudgee Sesquicentenary (C.1971/4, 2575 struck), Rockdale Centenary (C.1971/9, no hole - 12 struck). All described in 2x2 holders, mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (103)
Estimate $950
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