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Belgium, 21st National Walking Tour Izegem Fire Department Medal, undated, in gilt bronze with loop suspension and ribbon; National Walking Tour Izegem Firefighters Medal, undated, in silvered with loop suspension and ribbon; Service in Ostend Flood 1.2.1953 Medal, in gilt bronze with suspension loop and ribbon; Belgium, 1978, fire service medal, the Verviers Fire Brigade 'Black Helmets' Medal, in gilt with loop suspension and ribbon with brooch bar dated 1978. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $40
Passed in
Belgium, Labour decoration for work, first class and second class, 1930's, in cases of issue; another labour medalet for the Federation of Metallurgists. Medal, William I of Orange, in bronze (50mm); Jetons, a small mix of Belgian jetons in paper and base metal. Good - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $150
Passed in
China, Republic, 1923 medal in bronze. Very fine.
Estimate $60
Passed in
France, Renaissance medal, Louis XII and Anne, 1499, in bronze (114mm), by Nicolas Leclerc and Jean de Saint-Priest, obverse, bust of Louis XII facing right on a field of fleur-de-lis, lion of Lyon below, reverse, bust of Queen Anne facing left on a field of fleur-de-lis, lion of Lyon below, (Kress 527), a later cast of a very early medal. Very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $50
France, Henry III, King of Frace and Poland, in silver (42mm) later replica of a 1572 specimen; Chambre De Commerce De Saint Nazaire, 1879, octagonal medal in silver (40mm); Paul Neumann. Genevieve Davrille des Essard, 14 June, 1892 (40mm) in bronze; Union Des Industries Chimiques, to P. Flamion, 1926 (37mm) in silver. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
France, Conservatorie National, exhibition medal in bronze (69mm), undated, by J.C. Chaplain; Coronation of Francis I, 1745 (40mm); Jeton, 1834 Conseil De La Clemente Amitie, 1834 (27mm) in bronze; Foire De Paris, 1953 (31mm), in brass (?).Good fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
France, Battle of Verdun, (1917), in bronze (36mm), by S.E.Vernier, obverse, helmeted bust of Maryanne facing right with sword in right hand, reverse, the Port Chausee in Verdun with fronds at either side, in the exergue '21 Fevrier (February) 1916' (starting date for the Battle of Verdun), edge stamped Bronze and with a cornucopia mint mark. A few very minor edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
France, commemorative medal of Alphonse Daudet, by Genevieve Grangerin bronze (68mm, 138g). In case of issue, good extremely fine.
Estimate $50
Passed in
France, Tricentenary of the Death of Blaise Pascal, 1962 (68mm). In bronze, uncirculated.
Estimate $60
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Germany, Weimar Republic, Graf Zeppelin Christening, 1928, in silver (36mm) (Kienast 408), by Karl Goetz obverse, bust of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin wearing suit and facing slightly right, reverse, coat of arms of the noble lineage of Zeppelin, flanked by a boy to left and girl to right each playing with a balloon, in background, zeppelin. Nicely toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Germany, proof gold medallic issue three ducat coin, undated (.980 fine, 10.4g, 25mm) commemorating Queen Elizabeth II visit to Germany, May 1965, obverse, crowned bust of Elizabeth II right, reverse, foliate ornamental cross of Scottish thistle, English Tudor rose, Irish shamrock and three leaf clover, latin legend 'Regina Amor Populi Praesidium' around, in centre circle 'III 980 Dukaten' in three lines. Minor contact marks otherwise, nearly FDC.
Estimate $400
SOLD $540
Germany, Bavaria, Fire Services Merit Cross in gilt. Uncirculated.
Estimate $40
Passed in
British India, Masonic District Grand Lodge of Bengal, Past Provincial Grand Deacon collar jewel, in silver and enamel, reverse hallmarked for London 1892 by maker, 'H.T.L' (Henry Thomas Lamb), no ribbon. Toned good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
India, Princely State, Jaipur, Man Singh II and Edward VIII, nazarana paisa, Regnal year 15 (1936) (KM.167). Orange and brown with a few traces of mint red, some dark toned areas, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Japan, medallic crown for conquest of Shanghai, reverse as China, Sun Yat Sen Junk dollar. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Malaya, Malaya Borneo Exhibition, 1922, award medal in bronze (45mm), obverse, Edward Prince of Wales bust right, reverse, Britannia right, standing facing left, holding shield and trident, seaside village scene at left, scroll below impressed 'AWARDED TO', unnamed. Spot above Prince's eye, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
South Africa, Durban Arts and Crafts Exhibition, 1909 in silver (31mm) 'Miss Hepburn' by DH&S hallmark. Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
South Africa, Visit of the Prince of Wales to Tembuland in South Africa, 1925, in white metal (32mm) (G.CM104a), with suspension loop, ribbon and brooch pin, obverse, uniformed bust left, reverse, arms of Umtata and in a wide border, 'MUNICIPALITY OF UMTATA' at the top and at the bottom, 'TEMBULAND'. Toned, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $70
Passed in
Sweden, Memorial to Masonic Grand Master Charles XV, 1872, in bronze (56mm), by Lea Ahlborn, obverse, head of Charles XV King of Sweden and Norway right, reverse, a mosaic pavement on which are two columns with globes on the top and over which falls a cable-tie with a love-knot in the centre, and tassels at the ends, between the columns is a cubic altar on which is a Master's gavel and a palm branch, and with a blazing star formed of a double triangle on the face and in the centre is the letter G, on the mosaic pavement are Masonic tools, a trowel, square, compass and level and two crossed swords, the Latin legend in the exergue translates as, 'To the eternal memory of the deceased Grand Master, and Vicar of Solomon, the Bretheren Freemasons of the Ninth Province have struck this, 1872'. Toning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Yugoslavia, 1979, fire service medal, long service, twenty years, in metal with gold gilt; Yugoslavia, 1981, fire service medal, ninety years jubilee medal, in metal with enamel, ribbon; Yugoslavia, 1939, fireman's congressional medal, in metal; Yugoslavia, communist order of the fireman's star, first class. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
World fire brigade medals, Austro-Hungarian 25 Years Faithful Duty in Fire and Rescue Service Medal; Germany, Bavaria Fire Brigade 25 Years Long Service Medal; Hungary, 10 Years Long Service Medal. Fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $40
SOLD $20
World medals, Denmark, Hans Christian Anderson commemorative medals, in sterling silver (100g), issued by George Jenson, designed by Arno Malinowski (5); sterling silver commemorative medal (possibly Scottish) (52g); Trinidad and Tobago, silver medal, Miss Universe 1977 commemorative medal, "First Black woman to win the Coveted Title" (23g); Lusitania medal cast copy in iron. All medals missing cases and certificates, otherwise, fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
World medals, includes, Egypt, Tourah Plant Visit, 1933 (60mm) France, Bordeaux, 1975 (63mm); Italy, Bologna, Savings Bank Centenary (60mm) (2); Papal States, Pope Clemens commemorative, 1946 (60mm); USA, Church of Latter Day Saints, Washington Temple, undated (64mm), all in bronze. Very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
World medals, France, Agricultural award medal, undated, in bronze (50mm), obverse, goddess facing and holding a torch in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right extended over a beehive, at her left side a small platform with laurel wreaths on top, reverse, various agricultural products and tools, unnamed; Jubilee Scientist Camille Flammarion a dedication plaque from his Admirers and his Friends, 1911, in bronze (85x80.5mm), uniface, obverse, winged figures at top with one holding a wreath over the facing bust of Flammarion, at the right a building and in left corner a globe; Germany, Salomon Heine Hospital, 19th century, in bronze (22mm), obverse, head of Salomon Heine right, at base a German inscription, translates as, 'Charity is the Crown of all Virtues', reverse, the hospital's fa‡ade and above, in German, translates as, 'Hospital of Israel Community' and with 4-line German inscription below; Italy, World Champion Exhibition in Rome, 1925, in bronze (61mm), obverse, head of goddess Fortuna right, reverse, Mercury sitting on a globe with scroll below, unnamed; also two large brass cast copies of antique European medals. The last two poor - good, the rest fine - good very fine. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
World badges, Dutch South Africa, Boer Forces brass martingale, "EENDRACT MAAKT MACT" around ZAR monogram, eagle above facing right; Germany, Bonn, 1908, "CARNEVALS-GESELLSCHAFT FREUNDSCHAFTSBUND BONN 1908" around enamelled Bonn plaque. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $80
World badges, medals and other items, Australia, Peace medalets for WWI and WWII, and Federation Commemorative medal 1951, Air Force Association badge in gilt and enamel (KC)reverse numbered 58671, RAAF cufflinks in sterling silver and enamel (KC), Maltese Cross in silver (26mm), pin-back, plain except for oval centrepiece, by A.J.Parkes, also PI High School badge by Angus & Coote Sydney; Great Britain, Victoria League lapel badge in gilt and enamel (KC), British flag on brooch bar in gilt and enamel, cufflinks in gilt and blue and white enamelled angled stripes; Netherlands, - Club "De Hofstad" badge with suspension loop; USA, Albert Einstein award medal in bronze (38mm), with suspension loop, unnamed. Very good - nearly uncirculated. (9 + 2 pairs)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Zodiac medallion, Sagittarius, in gold (9ct, 32mm, 12.1g) by P.Vincze, uniface. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $250
The Complete Works of Johannes Vermeer, set of thirty one proof 24ct gold plate on sterling silver medals (44mm, approx 25g each), each depicting an artwork of Vermeer, issued by Stokes (Australasia), 1975. With timber display box, though medals are still on cards as issued, together with descriptive cards and booklet, some medals with spotting, nearly FDC - FDC. (31)
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
The Coats of Arms of the Great Monarchs of History, set of fifty coloured enamel embellished with pure silver and 24ct gold shields (27x34mm) portraying the coat of arms of monarchs from William the Conqueror (1066-1087) to Albert I of Belgium (1909-1934), issued by the Franklin Mint, 1980-1983. With display case, though shields are still on the cards of issue, certificate of authenticity and descriptive cards, uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
The World's Great Historic Seals, re-created in sterling silver (39mm) includes Royal Seal of King John; France, Louis XIV; Napoleon Bonaparte; Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm II; U.S.A., Abraham Lincoln, issued by the Franklin Mint, 1981. Housed in official album, uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $350
SOLD $380