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Various surf life saving and sporting related medals, includes Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion, reverse inscribed, 'E.Turton/14.12.31'; Intermediate Star, reverse inscribed, 'N.K/1952'; another but smaller size, reverse inscribed, 'M.A./2.12.66'; Surf Life Saving Assn of Aust Proficiency Medal, reverse inscribed, 'Q/382/R.G.D.Arnold/7.1.56'; Central Coast Junior Surf Life Saving Association, Central Coast Branch Championship award medal in bronze (41.5mm), with suspension loop, unnamed; Swimming prize medal in white metal (48mm), by Stokes, unnamed, holed on rim at top and bottom to fit on stand; Tennis prize medal in aluminium (48mm), by Stokes, unnamed, holed on rim at top and bottom to fit on stand; Athletics, High Jump prize medal in cupro nickel (40mm), no maker, unnamed; Tug-of-War prize medal in bronze (32mm), no maker, with suspension loop, unnamed; also Great Britain, The Life Boys of the Boy's Brigade badge; Russia, European Cup Leningrad, 1973, Participant Medal in bronze (60mm), unnamed. Mostly very fine. (11)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Royal Humane Society of Australasia Clarke Medal, (1934), in gold (reverse of suspender bar marked 9ct), with ribbon brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'Harry Suggett/25.10.34'. Ribbon damaged, some hairlines and a few small edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,500
Victoria, Centenary Agricultural Show, 1934, in bronze (54mm) by Stokes, uninscribed (C.1934/6a); Victorian Centenary and Sixth Australasian Philatelic Exhibition, Melbourne 1934, in bronze (50x38mm) by Stokes Melb (C.1934/12). A small spot with verdigris on second medal, otherwise good extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Religious medals and badges, includes souvenirs of First Holy Communion, and of Confirmation, St Christopher medals, The Guild of St Peter, Children of Mary, Holy Name Society, noted badge for Centenary of Melbourne National Eucharistic Congress 1934, numbered 26752 on reverse, and school badge for Christian Bros College Albion Heights and a lapel pin for St Faith's School Yeppoon, I.O.G.D. Good Samaritan School Wilston, N(ational) C(atholic) G(irls') M(ovement) badge, and various others including a few Papal medals. Very good - uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Tasmania, Royal Hobart Centenary Regatta, 1938, in gilded tombac, (57mm) by Stokes Melb (C.1938/13). In case of issue, edge knock at 12 o'clock and test cut at 2.30 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Family Police Group: (Father) Pair: Victoria Police Valour Badge (see Australians Awarded by Clive Johnson this medal illustrated); Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR type 1). Norman Keith Jones No 9196 3.7.1940 on first medal, N.K.Jones. V.B. on second medal. (Son) Victoria Police Force Valour Award. K.C.Jones No 16716. 4.10.1972 (see Australians Awarded by Clive Johnson this medal illustrated). All medals engraved. All medals with brooch suspender bars, very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $6,000
Passed in
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (EIIR Dei Gratia). Daniel Redmond O'Keefe. Impressed. Swing mounted, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association, in silver (2), 45mm, each 48g, inscribed on reverse '330 Yards/Medley Teams Snr. Chp/ 1944-45,/1st/ Bondi/ 3m.54s/ Record'; other '550 yds/Bstrke Teams Snr: Chp/ 1944-45, 1st/ Bondi / 7m.23.6 s'. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Tasmania, 150th Anniversary of British Settlement, 1953-54, in silvered bronze (69mm) by Stokes (C.1953-54/1). In case of issue, small rim nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, collar featuring a range of jewels and awards totalling 18 pieces with eight matching items on each side and the top and bottom centre piece also matching; RAOB Chief Primo jewel with suspension bar stick-pin 'R.A.O.B. - G.A.B.', reverse inscribed, 'R.A.O.B.G.A.B/W.Mellick/Lodge Boorowa/N.238/2.2.41'; book titled, 'Freemasonry and the Bible' by H.L.Haywood, 1951, approx 322pp + 8 maps, hardcover, a presentation bible with typed note to Wor. Bro. John B.Grant and signed 'John Thain' 9th January 1962; Masonic Mark Master Masons Keystone jewel; Masonic pair of cufflinks; book of Charges, Regulations etc for Free & Accepted Masons under the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, hardcover, 213pp, with illustrations of jewels; Royal Ark Mariner's Grand Master's miniature jewel. Three of the jewels on the collar are damaged, age toning on one of the front pages of the bible and the cover and at the front of the second book, otherwise the interior of both books in excellent condition, overall fine - very fine. (6 + pair)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Lifesaving and Ambulance awards to family: (Father): The Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medal award in cupro nickel, type 6 obverse with three trees on landscape, reverse inscribed, 'H.A.Towns/2.4.22', Royal Life Saving Society, NSW Service award in bronze, by Simes Sydney, reverse inscribed, 'H.Towns/2.1.30.'; NSW Railway Ambulance Corps Silver Efficiency Medal, reverse inscribed, 'H.A.Towns/Efficient/1933'; Son: NSW Railway Ambulance Corps, Silver Efficiency Badge, reverse inscribed, '1949/Efficient/R.J.Town', Silver Efficiency First Bar, reverse inscribed, 'R.J.Town/Efficient 1951'; Public Transport Commission of NSW First Aid Corps, Silver Efficiency Second Bar, reverse inscribed, 'R.J.Town/Efficient 1973', Gold Efficiency Badge in silver gilt, reverse inscribed, '1974/Efficient/R.J.Town', Life Member Gold Efficiency Badge in 9ct gold (10.39g), reverse inscribed, 'Efficient/1977/R.J.Town'. Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
Coronation of King George VI and the Historic Year When England Had Three Kings, 1936, in silvered and enamel and another in gilt and enamel (46x20mm) (G.CM360, Giordano states that the only examples seen have come from Australia), features three overlaid medals, the first with head of George V left, the second with the crowned busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth left and the third with the head of Edward VIII right, the medals have enamel around the edge respectively red, white and blue, pin back and on the reverse in relief, 'Souvenir/Of The Coronation/Of King George VI/And The Historic Year/of 1936, During Which/England Had Three/Kings.' Toned, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Collection of medals, badges and tokens, 1890s-1990s, includes several coins including some crowns, noted Keeling Cocos Islands ten cents and twenty five cents, 1977, also noted some agricultural society badges, The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes Life Governor medal, a medal for Brisbane Exhibition, 1897, Trackson Brothers in aluminium (32mm) (C.1897/81), from New Guinea a medallion with native woman on obverse and map of New Guinea and Papua on reverse c1940s-50s, a Young Australia League badge c1930s-40s, a Souvenir of Royal National Show Brisbane, 1924, in gilded (27mm) (C.1924/6), two different Sydney Harbour Bridge small medal/badges, Newcastle Tattersall's Club 6D tokens (2), and many more items. In two red coin albums, very good - uncirculated. (174)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Coronation of King George VI and the Historic Year When England Had Three Kings, 1936, in silvered and enamel and another in gilt and enamel (46x20mm) (G.CM360, Giordano states that the only examples seen have come from Australia), features three overlaid medals, the first with head of George V left, the second with the crowned busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth left and the third with the head of Edward VIII right, the medals have enamel around the edge respectively red, white and blue, pin back and on the reverse in relief, 'Souvenir/Of The Coronation/Of King George VI/And The Historic Year/of 1936, During Which/England Had Three/Kings.' Toned, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Edward VIII, Victoria, Melbourne Royal Show, 1936, in yellowed bronze (54mm) (G.CM174; C.1936/9), by Stokes, unnamed, obverse, barehead of Edward VIII right, reverse, farm scene. A few digs on reverse naming area and a few minor edge nicks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Australian Numismatic Society, in copper, 1949 (3), in silver, 1966 (C.1966/15), silver, (C.1966/16), silver (C.1966/13), silver and nickel 1973 (C.1973/10), base metal (5), 1966 fifty cents, two up penny. Very good - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Newcastle Numismatic Society, in silver, 1966, (38mm) by Amor (C.1966/6) (Sir William Dobell); in bronze (38mm) by Amor (C.1966/7)(decimal currency introduced). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Barrier Chapter NSW Masonic Lodge, satin and white tanned kidskin hide lodge apron with silver tassels, also three colonial engraved sterling silver sash fittings, hallmarked by colonial silversmith, Bowen & Co (of Adelaide), in a dark blue leather purse (approx 19.5x16.5cm), gold blocked edges at front and named to, 'Comp. J.F.Ferguson/Barrier Chapter,/N.S.W.', with a brass lock, decoratively engraved. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
City of Adelaide Fifth Festival of Arts, 1968, in bronze (39mm) (C.1968/7); 50th Anniversary First Aeroplane Flight England - Australia, 1969, in bronze (38mm) (C.1969/11a); Cairns & District Centenary, 1976, in bronze (51mm) (C.1976/4); Brisbane World Expo '88, 1988, in silver (35mm) (3) and also in silver plate (4) (C.1988/23) (7); The Pavilion of the Holy See at World Expo 88, 1988, in gilt (39mm) (C.1988/24); First State '88 Darling Harbour, 1988, in gilt (32mm) (CB.31);150th Anniversary of St Joseph's Church Tasmania, 1991, in white metal (51mm); Bert Hinkler Airman, undated (1992), in silvered (40mm), a replica of original 1928 medal; Cathedral Church of St David at Hobart to Commemorate the Centenary of the Consecration of the Chancel and Sanctuary and Visit of Prince of Wales, 1994, in silvered (62mm); Rotary International Centenary, 2005, in gilt (38mm). In cases, some with certificates, some cases and certificates with foxing, otherwise uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
50th Anniversary of RAAF, 1971, in silvered bronze (61mm) and another in bronze (C.1971/7) (2); 100th Anniversary Australian Light Horse, 2003, in bronze (58mm), by A.J.Parkes; The Australian Spirit, Sands of Gallipoli medallion, undated (2004), brass plate (54mm) covered with sand collected from Gallipoli and under clear resin to represent water on the beaches of Gallipoli. All in cases, the Light Horse issue with stand, the first two with small area of oxidation, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Rotary International 62nd World Convention, First in Australia, 1971, in bronze (50mm) (C.1971/10); Completion of Sealing Barrier Highway, 1972, in bronze (51mm) (C.1972/1) (black spotting on reverse); Rail Link to Roma and Bungil Shire Established, 1980, in bronze and another in gilt (47mm) (C.1980/13) (2); Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1982 in bronze (34mm) (C.1982/11); First Fleet Re-Enactment, 1988, in copper (45mm) (CB.157); Proclamation of City Status for Hobart, 1992, in antique silvered (38mm), in pack marked medallion no.59; Mack Trucks Australia 30 Years, 1993, in silvered (48mm), uniface (same design as C.1988/48); Centenary of Public Transport in Tasmania, 1993, in enamel and steel (69mm), picture card medal number 91 with ten cards inside; Australian Farmers National Country Music Muster, 1993, in gilt (32mm); 150 Years of Catholic Schooling Brisbane, 1995, in enamel and bronze (65mm), with suspension loop; Sesquicentenary of Historic Newstead House, 1996, in bronze (oval 77x54mm); M.R.Roberts issues, Halley's Comet, 1986, in gilt (31mm), RAN 75th Anniversary, 1986, in gilt (31mm); also a number of minor medals (30), some multiples and a few in poor condition, noted C.1970/61a and C.1979/21. Poor - uncirculated. (49)
Estimate $60
SOLD $120
Sporting medals, includes Australian Maccabi Council, Interstate Sports Carnival, Brisbane 1971-2 (39) in silvered bronze (50mm); also Sydney 1973-74 (41) in silvered bronze (50mm) (2); Australian Maccabi Federation, Interstate Sports Carnival, Melbourne 1975-76 (43) in gilt bronze (50mm), and another identical in silvered bronze; Brisbane 1976.77 (44) in silvered bronze (50mm) (2); Brisbane 1981/82 (49) in gilt bronze (50mm) (3); Sydney 1982/83 (50) in silvered bronze with obverse plated (50mm); Adelaide 1983/84 (51) in gilt bronze (50mm), and another in silvered bronze; Perth 1984-85 (52) in silvered bronze (50mm), and in bronze (2); Maccabi Sports Carnival in plated silvered bronze (49mm), reverse inscribed for Sydney 1988/89 (56); all the above prize medals are for Lawn Bowls, all are unnamed and all game's numbers recorded above after the year are marked in the Star of David on the obverse except for last which is on the reverse; Yachting medal in gilt bronze (46mm), by T.Stokes, reverse inscribed, 'STEAK 'n KIDNEY '87'; Gold Coast LBC badge in gilt and enamel; City Bowling Club Sydney N.S.W. 100th Anniversary badge in gilt and enamel. All but one medal in removable individual plastic satchels and one container, all with neck ribbon attached and the Maccabi Sports Carnival medal has a suspension loop and neck cord, mostly good very fine - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Anniversary of National Service, 1972, in white metal (47mm) (not in Carlisle); Navy Week, 1988, in gilt (32mm), cased; HMAS Sydney, 1990 in gilt (32mm), cased; 1990 Gallipoli, in gilt (32mm), cased; HMAS Canberra HMAS Shropshire Association Tasmanian Reunion, 1991, in oxidised silvered (57mm), cased; Golden Dragon Museum Bendigo, 1991, in oxidised silvered and another in gilt (42mm) (2), both cased; Sands of Gallipoli Men of Valour, set containing two medallions, a replica Victoria Cross and a vial of Gallipoli sand (with certificate 433 of 5,000), cased; Australian Army challenge coin, undated, in brass and enamel (48mm); Australia Souvenir Coin/Dog on Tucker Box, 2009, in gilt (29mm); The Anzacs Lest We Forget, undated, in oxidised bronze (34mm) (2), both on cards; Steve Waugh medallion, undated, in oxidised bronze (35mm), on card. Uncirculated. (12 + set)
Estimate $110
SOLD $100
The Australian State Medals, (1976), Premiers Edition set of six proof sterling silver medals (35g each), issued by Stokes. Housed in a frame with slip case, also with certificates and booklet, FDC. (set of 6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Queen Elizabeth II, Silver Jubilee Visit to Australia, 1977, in silver (39mm) (C.1977/6), in stamped and postmarked card in folder; Royal Wedding of Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer, 1981, in bronze (50mm) (C.1981/12), edge number 0195; Australian Bicentenary, 1988, official medal in bronze (49mm) (CB.195), by Royal Australian Mint; Centenary of Rockhampton Post Office, 1992, in bronze (29mm), in folder (2); Rotary International Convention Melbourne, 1993, in gilt (50mm) (2), by Royal Australian Mint, with certificate nos.1911 and 1919; 150 Years of Catholic Schooling Brisbane, 1995, in enamel and bronze (65mm), with suspension loop, in display stand; Rotary International Best All Rounder award medal, undated, in bronze (50mm), unnamed; also commemorative medals in card holders for Broken Hill Centenary, 1983; Hyde Park Barracks, 1984; NSW Soudan Contingent, 1985; Restoration of Parliament House Sydney, 1985; Sydney Harbour Tunnel Opened, 1992; ANDA Coin Fair, 2000 (2); Opening of Suncorp Stadium, 2003; The Anzacs 25April 1915, undated. Uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Various medallions and small medals, 1970-2002 period, including Australian Numismatic Society 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988, Railways Union badge, 1883-1993 (cased); Battle of Long Tan (1991) in silver by the Royal Australian Mint (cased); bronze and silver of Numismatic Society South Australia Flinders/Baudin Encounter, 1802-2002, also a few commemorative coin issues, including PNC 'Weary' Dunlop fifty cents, 1995, 2009 mint set, 2015 Gallipoli dollar 'C' mm, all in one small David Jones box. Uncirculated - FDC. (22)
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
Shooting medals, includes Ipswich Pistol Shooting Championship (50mm) (3), one cupro nickel with green neck ribbon for Air Pistol A Grade, two bronze, one with red neck ribbon for Free Pistol A Grade and one without ribbon for Air Pistol B Grade; South Queensland Championships 1976 in gilt and enamel (43mm) for 40 Shot Air Rifle 10 Metres, in plastic case; untitled Pistol prize medals (51mm) (3), two in oxidised silvered bronze, one for 1979 S.E.Zone B.Grade, the other for South East Zone Championship 1976 A Grade, and one other in bronze for 1983 S.E.Zone B.Grade; Queensland Pistol Championships Brisbane 1977 badges in gilt and enamel (2) one (32mm), the other identical but for Competitor (32x38mm); NRA lapel badge (11mm). The second last badge with chip in enamel at top right corner, otherwise very fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australian Numismatic Society Brisbane Commemorating 20 Years, undated (1982), in silver (50mm; 53.35g) (C.1982/10) (3, edge numbered 7, 168 and 169), by A.J.Parkes; the same in bronze (2, edge numbered 7 and 465); the same but in aluminium (unnumbered). Some toning, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
The Gateway Bridge Brisbane, 1986, in silver (50mm; 71.28g) (C.1986/48) (2, edge numbered 161 and 162), by The Australian Numismatic Society Brisbane Branch; the same but in gilt (2, edge numbered 221 and 222); the same but in oxidised bronze (2, edge numbered 373 and 374), each in maroon felt satchel marked in gilt for Gateway Bridge and with gold coloured drawstring. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Australian Bicentennial, 1988 commemorative medallion set, six sterling silver medallions (50mm), official RAM issue; Celebration of a Nation proof-like base metal 1988. In cases of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220