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The Empire Day Challenge Cup Medal, undated (1908-1914), in silver (47mm), by Elkington, unnamed. Blue and gold toning, small edge bump, very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
Victorian Rifle Association medals, (1933-1939), David Syme Grand Aggregate, 1933, in bronze and enamel (26mm), obverse, enamelled VRA and bullseye target, unnamed; Templeton Challenge Cup, 1936, in bronze (47mm), obverse, crossed rifles with Imperial crown above, inscribed, 'Templeton Challenge/Cup', reverse, wreath and monogram initials of VRA and above inscribed, 'Lieut. D.R.Davies'; David Syme Grand Aggregate, 1939, in bronze (47mm), obverse, facing bust of David Syme, reverse, wreath and crossed rifles on a target and above inscribed, 'Lieut. D.R.Davies/1939'; Grand Aggregate Champion, in silver (47mm), obverse, crossed rifles with Imperial crown above, inscribed, 'VRA Grand Championship/2nd Prize/1939', reverse, wreath and monogram initials of VRA and above inscribed, 'Lieut. D.R.Davies'; also National Rifle Association, prize medal in bronze (48mm), inscribed on edge, 'Won By Lieut. D.R.Davies. London & Middlesex Meeting. Bisley. 1924'. The first with broken suspension clasp, the next three in VRA cases of issue by Stokes, the last in Elkington & Co Ld case of issue, the first very fine, the rest extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Governor-General's Medal, Officer Training Unit, undated, in silver oxidised bronze (51mm) by Amor, obverse, (type 1) Australian Rising Sun badge (5th type) in the centre, (type 2) crest of Officer's Training Unit, namely an officer's pip resting on crossed swords with scroll across containing the letters OTU, reverse (type 1 and 2) plain except for large laurel wreath with ribbon tie at base, no maker's name, the obverse lettering and reverse design details on type 2 in much greater relief than type 1. Both unnamed. The first with several small metal blobs, extremely fine, the second good very fine, both scarce, the first type more so. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
British Army in North China athletics medal, 1929, in bronze (38mm), by Phillips, Aldershot, inscribed, 'Company Team Championship/Lieut. D.Cargill. "C" Coy.' In case of maker, F.Phillips, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Hungary, Federation of Hungarian Veterans cross in gilt and enamel with crown suspender; World Wide Gathering of Hungarians in Melbourne for 40 Years in Exile, bronze cross, 1989. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Vanuatu, Independence Medal 1980, an Amor sample medal without suspension loop and ribbon. Small edge bump on reverse and some small nicks, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Vanuatu, General Service Medal, (instituted 1988), trial strikes by Amor, Sydney, both before suspension added. Both with some spotting or discolouration, otherwise extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
USA, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal 1941-1945, no ribbon; also trial strikes stated to be by Amor, Sydney, one without the suspension ring pierced and the other on a larger planchet with the excess metal still intact. Some toned areas, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Victoria, Lifesaving token of Bravery medal, 1860, in silver (38mm), with suspension loop and ring, obverse inscribed, 'Victoria/March 12th 1860/Presented to/Wm.Fraser.', reverse inscribed, 'As A Token/of his/bravery in saving our lives/at the risk of his own./D.McKenzie./I.W.Jones.' Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $340
Victorian Humane Society Silver Medal, missing suspender, reverse inscribed, 'Martin A.Peterson/11 Septbr 1876'.Very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $600
Royal Humane Society of Australasia Bronze Medal, missing suspender, reverse inscribed, 'Jas Deans/4th April 1886'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
National Shipwreck Relief Society of N.S.W., in bronze (44.5mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded to/William C. Irving/for/saving life from/drowning/on/14 Feb 1893'. Traces of mint red, small edge bump, good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $730
Royal Humane Society of Australasia bronze Medal, with ribbon brooch bar, reverse of medal inscribed to 'Allen/Christopher/Bolt/27.10.09'. In Stokes & Sons, maker's case named to Allen Christopher Bolt, uncirculated.
Estimate $750
SOLD $440
The Royal Humane Society of Australia, award for proficiency in swimming with reference to saving life, 1911, inscribed to, 'Charles Simpkins'; Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of N.S.W. Silver Medal, missing suspender, unnamed and heavily scratched in naming area; also USA, miniature gold medal in recognition of heroic deeds in saving life from the perils of the sea, with suspension and shortened ribbon, in gilt. The first good very fine, the second with edge bump and bending, very good, the last extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Royal Life Saving Society, Award of Merit, in silver (32mm), with suspension ring, reverse inscribed, 'A.T.Dunne : 30.5.36.'; The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 150th Anniversary Year, 1974, in silvered bronze (38mm); The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, bronze award medal (57mm), unnamed; National Safety Council of Australia, For Saving Life By Resuscitation In The Work Place, undated, in silvered bronze (45mm), unnamed. Very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of N.S.W. Bronze Medal, all naming erased, also a miniature medal, no ribbon and loop suspension, reverse impressed B13. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Influenza Emergency Worker, breast badge in white metal (25x38mm) pin-backed, reverse with maker's name, 'Angus & Coote Ld/Sydney'. Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $570
Kismet Theatres Ld Drummoyne pass, in 9ct gold (8.9g; 24x34mm), with suspension ring and loop, by E.S(ansome), handcrafted with voided central monogram initials 'KT Ltd'. Reverse inscribed, 'No 4. A.Howie Esq.'. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
NRMA car badge, N.S.W., c1924, circular (89mm), in blue enamel and bronze, on metal base with screw fitting, reverse marked, 'Registered No. 6375', by Angus & Coote, Sydney; another later issue in chromed bronze (91x145mm), flat, voided initials design with winged wheel at top, by Angus & Coote, Sydney, two pierced holes at bottom edge for securing to car bumper. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
AMP Industrial Department, handcrafted presentation fob in gold (15ct; 8.05g; 29x33mm), by W.Kerr, reverse inscribed, 'No.137/Issued in 1937/To/C.K.Job/Appointed Agent/15th May 1922.' In case of maker, William Kerr, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Gold prize fob, undated (1940s ?), handcrafted cross (36mm) with wreath and in centre a rose gold shield, all in 9ct gold (4.34g), reverse inscribed, '1st Prize/a token from/Harry Stone/Won by/ (unnamed)'. Very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
The National Club, badge in gilt and enamel, with suspension ring and loop, by Amor Sydney, reverse inscribed, 'A.McElhone/Life/Member/151'; other accompanying badges, Elephant House Taronga Park, Sydney, N.S.W. in gilt and enamel, pin back; Essex County Bowling Association, in gilt and enamel, with lapel lug, by R.A.J & S, Southend; unidentified uniface medal (22mm), in sterling silver and enamel, convex top with monogram initials, 'ACE'. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
New Zealand Auxiliary War Unit lapel badge, Amor sample without enamel or lugs. Toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for Royal Visit 1952, a bronze trial by Amors that has a King's crown above the arms, no Australia on the arms scroll, has the words Royal Visit and year 1952 beneath the arms and also has Commonwealth Accredited around the base rather than below PRESS, also other variations with floral display and lack of ribbon bow under arms. Traces of original red, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Commonwealth Accredited Press Pass, for Royal Visit 1952, a trial strike in bronze by Amor, with excess metal around edge. Toned, uncirculated and a rare example of a never issued badge.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Commonwealth of Australia, parliamentary pass (32x43mm), Amor test strikes in bronze (2), one of the obverse design and another of the reverse design, both with excess metal around edges. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
Passed in
St Joseph's Nudgee College badge, in sterling silver and enamel, by Bridgland & King, Melbourne, an unfinished example; Paterson Public School badge, unfinished example in brass, no enamel, by Amor, Sydney; PACH(igh)S(chool) badge (motto Vis Viva) in gilt bronze and enamel, by Miller & Sons, Sydney; monogram initials, HAB fitted on three bar clasp for securing to a ribbon (probably Masonic), in case; trial strike on very thick bronze planchet (34mm), details eligible, 'Royal' at top and in the centre monogram initials, 'ACA'; G.O'Brien 6d - 9d token in zinc (20mm) (1890); two coloured copies of cigarette cards featuring cricket stars and stamped on reverse is 'Armstrong Collection' and address with phone number. Poor - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Club and association badges, all test strikes by Amor, all unfinished and many with metal selvedge, includes H.M.A.S. Australia Veterans Assn; Amputee N.S.W. Association; N.S.W. Parents and Citizens Association; Tamarama SLSC Inc; Delungra Bowling Club; C.T.D.W.B.A. Pennant; St Mary's Women's Bowling Club; Bayview Harbour Clipper Club Inc (3); Waratah Golf Club Association; Broken Hill Football Club; others unidentified (2). Mostly uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Enamelled badges, keyrings, tinnies, and other novelty items, some world but mostly Australian, also City of Sydney teaspoon from Amor archives, a large bottle opener with attached medal featuring Queen Elizabeth on obverse and Australian arms on reverse, a ladies Starlex stainless steel wristwatch, a few small rock specimens, an antique Scottish clan badge in silver for Cameron and MacMillan clans, and WWII fund raising pins for Russia by Amor featuring Stalin (2) and Timoshenko. Very good - uncirculated. (approx 45)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Various badges and tinnies, includes Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, gilt pin back badge still on official Souvenir card of issue; Masonite Corporation (Aust) Pty Ltd, Eildon - Victoria, Official Opening Visitor badge in gilt and enamel (46mm), by Stokes, missing pin from pin back fitting; other badges for Footscray Jubilee 1909; Wellington Week 1924; Hume & Hovell Centenary Race Meeting 1924 with Ladies brooch bar; BHP Jubilee 1935; Souvenir badge of the Coronation of George VI in the historic year of 1936 when England had three kings; Back to Canowindra, 1937; City of Greater Wollongong Eisteddfod, silvered prize medal, reverse inscribed, 'Duet/Any Instrument/16 Years & Under/Awarded to/(unnamed)/2nd Prize/1956'; various others and metal tag for F.L.Lasseter & Co Ltd, Sydney, 1820. Good - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190