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V(ictorian) V(olunteer) Rifles Medical Staff, c1880s, badge in white metal (79mm), four screws on reverse. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $850
Victoria, c1880s-1910s, badges, uniform accoutrements and other items to Lt Colonel Dr E.Hinchcliffe as follows, 1. Victoria, Army Medical Department hat badge in gilt (57mm) (not in Grebert), voided design with small break in band at right bottom edge of crown. 2. Black leather cross belt with silver fittings and Royal V.V.A. (Victorian Volunteer Artillery) Medical Staff badge (QVC) (79mm) (not in Grebert). 3. Black leather belt pouch with affixed Victorian Volunteer Medical Service pouch badge in gilt (52mm) (Grebert p174). 4. Black leather sabretache with affixed Victorian Military Forces shoulder belt plate in gilt (approx 90mm) (Grebert p184), this case also includes some stationary bearing the printed monogram of EH (Edward Hinchcliffe) and an envelope also with the monogram as well as two uniformed photos of Col Dr E.Hinchcliffe. 5. Shepard & Dudley surgeon's set of instruments in a fitted timber case with brass corners and velvet lined, with keylock, one knife/probe type instrument missing. 6. Officer's sword in brass scabbard, blade with etched design and at the top is marked by maker, 'C.R.Martin/Flinders Lane/Melbourne' and on the opposite side is a Star of David and inside is a small brass disc marked, 'Proved ' around 'T', the brass guard incorporates the Victorian Volunteer Medical Service badge, the handle is wire bound sharkskin and attached to the handle by a well worn strap is a braided leather sword knot. 7. Victorian Military Forces, 1893-1901, buttons in brass (7, three large, four medium), by Stokes & Martin, Melb, also bronze officer's pips (4). 8. Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in bronze (76mm) by Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin (C.1888/8), impressed around edge, 'Dr E.Hinchcliffe', with scratches and graffiti on obverse and reverse and a few edge nicks, otherwise good very fine. With defects as mentioned above, otherwise good - very fine. (lot)
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $6,000
Queensland Defence Forces, 1890s, Glengarry badge in bronze (64mm) (Grebert p211). Some oxidation spotting, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Queensland Military Forces, c1890s, Glengarry badge in darkened brass (64mm) (Grebert p211); Queensland Mounted Infantry, late 1800s, hat badges in gilt (53mm) (Grebert p212) (2). The first missing lugs and damaged at top right, otherwise very good, the other two good very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Queensland Mounted Infantry, late 1800s, hat badges in gilt (53mm) (Grebert p212). One toned, otherwise very fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $170
Queensland Mounted Infantry, late 1800s, hat badge in gilt (53mm) (Grebert p212). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Queensland Mounted Infantry, late 1800s, hat badges (2) in gilt (53mm) (Grebert p212). One heavily toned by oxidation and part of bottom return rim missing, the other bright gilt with some dents, otherwise good - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
Queensland Mounted Infantry, late 1800s, hat badge in gilt (55mm) (Grebert p214). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Queensland Mounted Infantry, late 1800s, hat badge in gilt (55mm) (Grebert p214). Small spot of oxidation, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $260
Queensland Mounted Infantry, c1880s, collar badges in gilt (28mm) (see Grebert p214 for type). Very fine. (set of 2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $320
Queensland Scottish Regiment, c1880s, helmet plate in white metal (91mm) (Grebert p215). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Queensland Scottish Regiment, 1880s, hat or Glengarry badge in white metal (42mm) (Grebert p217). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Queensland Engineers, c1880s, helmet plate/pouch badge in brass (85mm) (Grebert p219). Good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $7,000
Queensland Medical Department, c1890s, hat badge in bronze (57mm) (Grebert p220); Queensland Defence Forces, c1890s, collar badges in bronze (21mm) (Grebert p224). Very fine. (1 + set of 2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
First Queensland Regiment, c1900, officer's cap badge in gilt and enamel 31mm) (Grebert p221), pin back. Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $480
2nd Queensland Regiment, c1880s-1901, officer's cap badge in gilt and enamel (30mm) (Grebert p222). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Queensland Defence Forces, 1890s, helmet plate in white metal (95mm) (Grebert p223). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $2,400
Queensland Defence Forces, 1890s, helmet plate in brass (95mm) (Grebert p223). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Queensland Military Forces, horse pack plate or martingale, pre federation, in blackened cast bronze (115mm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
South Australia Cavalry Volunteers, c1865, helmet plate in gilt (83mm) (Grebert p229), missing lugs. Some areas of oxidation, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $1,100
South Australia Volunteer Infantry, c1880s, helmet plate in bronze (82mm) (Grebert p231). Appears to have been plated but this is now worn off, otherwise fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
South Australia Volunteer Infantry, c1880s, helmet plate in bronze (88mm) (Grebert p231). One time gilt plated but this is now worn off with cleaning, centre bump, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $560
South Australia Militia, c1890s, infantry other ranks helmet plate in gilt (84mm) (Grebert p233). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
South Australia Militia, c1880s, infantry other ranks helmet plate in gilt (83mm) (Grebert p233). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $600
South Australia Militia, c1890s, infantry other ranks helmet plate in gilt (80mm) (Grebert p233). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
South Australia Militia Infantry, c1890s, helmet plate in bronze (84mm) (Grebert p234), missing lugs. Some areas of light oxidation, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Adelaide Rifles, c1870s, shoulder belt plate in oxidised bronze with silver 'AR' (91mm) (Grebert p241). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
Adelaide Rifles, c1890s, hat/cap badge in brass (77mm) (Grebert p243). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $500
Australian Natives Association, G Company Adelaide Rifles hat badge, 1900, in gilt (24mm) (Grebert p244). Securing wire on reverse re-soldered, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
South Australia Military Forces, 1895-1903, helmet plate in brass with voided centre (80mm) (Grebert p245). Missing one lug, fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320