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Pair: Egypt Medal 1882-89, (undated reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1884-6. 184. Pte T.Grayhurst, N.S.W.Infy on first medal, second medal unnamed as issued. Named medal engraved. Both medals mounted individually with brooch bar suspender, first with contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $1,600
Pair: Egypt Medal 1882-89 (undated reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1884-6. 498. Pte D.A.Gunn, N.S.W. Infy on first medal, second medal unnamed as issued. Named medal engraved. Bend in clasp and oxidation spots on reverse and thin scratch on obverse of first medal, second medal cleaned and with contact marks, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,100
Pair: Egypt Medal 1882-89 (undated reverse), - clasp - Suakin 1885; Khedive's Star 1884-6. 8, Dispr. H.St George. N.S.W. Amb: Corps. On first medal, second medal unnamed as issued. Named medal engraved. Swing mounted on a sterling silver brooch bar, first medal with some contact marks but nicely toned, second medal with oxidation spot on reverse field, ribbon on first medal damaged, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $6,400
Group of Five: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, - four clasps - Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; British War Medal 1939-45. 4277 Pte T.Thurling Rl:Irish Fus on first and second medals, 5676 Sgt T.Thurling 24 Bn A.I.F. on third and fourth medals, V213136 T.Thurling on last medal. All medals impressed. Court mounted for display, very fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $800
Group of Four: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 2 reverse) - two clasps - Transvaal, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 5761 Corpl: G.Graves. Lincoln:Regt on first medal, 1 W.O.(Cl.1.) G.Graves. 11/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 2/Lieut. G.Graves. A.I.F. on third and fourth medals. All medals impressed. All ribbons shortened, the first medal with some small edge nicks and bumps and some scuffing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,700
SOLD $1,600
Group of Four: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 3 reverse) - two clasps - Transvaal, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 7219 Tpr. E.J.Quidley. N.Z.M.R. 9th Cont: on first medal, 327 Pte. E.J.Quidley 4/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on second and third medals, 327 Pte. E.J.Quidley 4 L.H.R. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. A few minor contact marks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,300
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Group of Four: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 (type 3 reverse) - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with original bronze MID. 1572 Tpr: J.E.Craig. B.A.S.P. on first medal, 10 Pte J.E.Craig. 1/A.N.& M.E.F. on second medal, H/Lieut. J.E.Craig. 1/A.N.& M.E.F. on third medal, and Hon-Lieut. J.E.Craig. 1.A.N.&.M.E.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Very fine - good very fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,000
Pair to Nurse: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899; King's South Africa Medal 1902. Nursing Sister A.Emmins. Both medals impressed. Medals mounted in frame, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $7,000
Family Group: (Father) Group of Four: China War Medal 1900; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. F.Sturch, A.B., N.S.Wales Nav. Contgt. on first medal, O.N.4478 F.Sturch. S.B.S on second medal, 12070 T-Sgt. F.Sturch. 9-F. Amb. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. (Son) Group of Five: 1939-45 Star (not entitled to this, see note below); Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed, NX67226 T.V.Sturch on last four medals. All medals impressed. First group stapled to a board together with a Navy Comrades Association membership badge, contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine, the second group display mounted, very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $6,000
Passed in
Trio: China War Medal 1900; British War Medal 1914-18; Royal Naval Reserve Decoration (GVR) (hallmarked for London 1912 by maker 'SG' R & S Garrard & Co 'Sebastian Henry Garrard'). Lieut. S.W.Spain, N.S.Wales Nav. Contgt. on first medal, Commder. S.W.Spain R.A.N.B. on second medal, last medal unnamed. First medal engraved and second medal impressed. Court mounted, extremely fine.
Estimate $9,000
Passed in
Pair: China War Medal 1900; Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR type 1). J.Good, A.B., N.S.Wales Nav. Contgt. on first medal, A.B. J.Good on second medal. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, tape stain on second ribbon and some contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $4,000
Passed in
Pair: China War Medal 1900; Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR type 1). F.W.Luscombe, A.B., N.S.Wales Nav. Contgt. on first medal, A.B., F.W.Luscombe on second medal. Both medals impressed. Good very fine.
Estimate $3,500
Passed in
Group of Six to Camel Corps: Distinguished Service Order (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed as issued, 5009 Sjt E.W.Dixon. 12/A.S.C. A.I.F. on second medal, Captain. E.W.Dixon. A.I.F. on third and fourth medals, V17506 E.W.Dixon on last two medals. All named medals impressed. Swing mounted by INCE Bros, Tailors, Melbourne, the cypher on reverse of DSO is slightly rotated, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $20,000
Passed in
Group of Ten: Military Cross (GRI); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp - 8th Army; Pacific Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. LA (see note) VERGUIER Colin R.Colquhoun 18-9-18 on first medal, 3267 Pte C.R.Colquhoun 10/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut C.R.Colquhoun. A.I.F. on third and fourth medals, SX2814 C.R.Colquhoun on fifth to tenth medals. First medal engraved, all other medals impressed. Swing mounted, contact marks on some medals, otherwise very fine - good very fine.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $7,500
Group of six: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal 1911; Coronation Medal 1937; Imperial Service Medal (GVIR). 30 Pte T.J.Huckins. 1/F.Amb A.I.F. on first medal, 30 Cpl T.J.Huckins. 1/F. Amb A.I.F. on second and third medals, P.C. T.Huckins on fourth medal, T.J.Huckins, Sgt. Police. N.S.W. on fifth medal, and Thomas James Huckins (impressed) on last medal. The fourth and fifth medals engraved, the other medals impressed. Swing mounted but ribbons hand-stitched and torn or worn, brooch mount missing its hook, otherwise fine - good very fine.
Estimate $1,500
Passed in
Family Group: (Brother 1) Group of Five: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Jubilee Medal 1935; Coronation Medal 1937. 826 Pte E.J.Richards. 11/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, Lieut. E.J.Richards. A.I.F. on second and third medals, last two medals unnamed as issued. Named medals impressed. (Brother 2) Pair: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. V206780 L.J.Richards. Both medals impressed. The first group court mounted, some contact marks on second and third medals, otherwise very fine - good very fine, the second pair very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $5,200
Group of Five: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. 2120 Pte J.W.Crisp 23/Bn A.I.F. on first three medals, V16868 J.W.Crisp on last two. No ribbons with WWI trio, very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Group of Four to DOW: Distinguished Conduct Medal, (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2232 Sgt: J.R.Wood. 7/Coy Aust: M.G.C. on first medal, 2232 Pte J.R.Wood. 9/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut. J.R.Wood. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, extremely fine.
Estimate $6,500
SOLD $5,500
Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 174 Sjt W.F.J.Bloxom. 29/Aust: Inf. on first medal, 174 Pte W.F.J.Bloxom. 29/Bn A.I.F. on second medal, 174 Sjt W.F.J.Bloxom 29 Bn A.I.F on third medal, 174 Sgt. W.F.J.Bloxom. 29 Bn A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Mounted but without pin-back bar, very fine.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,200
Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3287 Sjt: J.J.Fox. 53/Aust:Inf: on first medal, 3287 Pte J.J.Fox. 3/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 3287 Cpl J.J.Fox. 3 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Contact marks, otherwise good fine - very fine.
Estimate $4,500
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Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 445 Pte L.T.Powell. 59/Aust:Inf: on first medal, 445 Pte L.T.Powell. 7/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 445 Pte L.T.Powell. 7 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Contact marks, otherwise fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,900
Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; France, Medaille Militaire (Third Republic type with Paris Mint hallmark below 1870). 7716 Sjt C.L.Barnett. 5/F.A.Bde.A.I.F. on first medal, 7716 Sgt. C.L.Barnett. 5 F.A.B. A.I.F. on second and third medals, last medal unnamed as issued. Named medals impressed. Court mounted, chip in enamel of last medal, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,100
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Group of Four to Chaplain: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's Decoration (GRI). Chaplain. E.Nye. Chap.Dept, A.I.F. on first medal, Chaplain. E.Nye. A.I.F. on second and third medals, Chaplain 1st Class E.Nye. B.A. on last medal. First three medals impressed, last medal engraved. Display mounted, very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,300
Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Efficiency Medal (GVIR Indiae:Imp) with Australia suspender and with Bar. 1393 Bdr. R.L.Gillespie. L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on first three medals, N73199 A/Sgt. R.L.Gillespie, C.M.F. on last medal. First three medals impressed, last medal engraved. Display mounted, fine - good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR swivelling suspender). 344615 F.Turner. Act. C.E.A., R.N. on first medal, 344615 F.Turner. C.E.A.1 R.N. on second and third medals, 344615 Frederick Turner, C.E.A. 2 Cl. H.M.A.S.Sydney. on last medal. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $5,800
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 (entitled to MID). 1258 Pte R.C.A. Beck 8/L.H.Rgt A.I.F. on first medal, 1258 Cpl R.C.A.Beck 8 L.H.R. A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Very fine - good very fine.
Estimate $1,100
Passed in
Trio: 1914-15 Star with original bronze MID (as worn but should be attached to last medal); British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal 1914-19. 20 Sjt W.G.Hardess 2/F.Amb.A.I.F. All medals impressed. Good very fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,750
Trio to DOW: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 62 Pte N.C.Ampt 4 L.H.R. A.I.F. on first medal, 2.Lieut. N.C.Ampt. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
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Trio to KIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 148 Pte G.B.Coates. 5/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 148 Pte G.B.Coates. 5-Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,100
Trio to WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal 1914-19. 1219 Pte E.S.Cornish. 5/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 1333 Pte E.S.Cornish. 5/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal and 1333 Pte E.S.Cornish. 5 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted, very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600