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Group of Four: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with clear ghost dates), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; Natal Medal 1906, - clasp - 1906; Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVR). 548 Tpr: J.Bonner, Victorian M.R. on first medal, Tpr: J.Bonnor (sic). Steinaecker's Horse. on second medal, Tpr: J.Bonner, Natal Police. On third medal, No 795. Sgt. J.Bonner (S.A.M.R.) on last medal. First three medals impressed, last medal engraved. Display mounted, the first three with contact marks, the second medal with repair to suspension, otherwise toned very fine.
Estimate $6,500
SOLD $5,200
Family Group: Father. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with faint trace of ghost dates), - five clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901. Capt. H.Le Mesurier, N.S.W. Bushmen. Impressed.; Son. Pair: Colonial Meritorious Service Medal (Natal) (EVIIR); Natal Medal 1907, - clasp - 1906, with unofficial MID emblem. First medal unnamed, Tpr: H.G.Le Mesurier, Natal "Mtd". Rifles. on second medal. Named medal impressed. The first with a few very small edge bumps, the second pair mounted in a small display box with NMR metal title above, the last with contact marks, the second virtually uncirculated, the rest very fine.
Estimate $5,000
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Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with very faint trace of ghost dates), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Transvaal, with unofficial MID emblem; British War Medal 1914-18. 135 Trpr: R. Douglas, Tasmanian 1st B.C.R.F.F. on first medal, 252 Cpl R Douglas A.N.& M.E.F. on second medal. Both medals impressed and on first medal 1st B.C.R.F.F. has been engraved at end. Display mounted, some minor edge nicks on first medal, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $4,800
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, South Africa 1901; Coronation Medal 1902. 355 Tpr: E.P.Rich, Victorian M.R. on first medal, second medal unnamed as issued. Named medal impressed. Contact marks on first medal, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,250
SOLD $1,400
Pair: Distinguished Conduct Medal (type 1 trophy of arms, a Taylor's copy); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with trace of ghost dates), - with six clasps - Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen, and with unofficial MID emblem. First medal unnamed, 81 Pte C.F.Selmes, N.S.W., A.M.C. on second medal. Named medal impressed. Display mounted, first uncirculated, second nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,300
Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein; Jubilee Medal 1897. 67. Cpl. R.E.Harkus. N.S.W. Lrs. on first medal, Tpr. Harkus. N.S.W. Lancers. on second medal. Both medals engraved. Stored in a plush lined, hinged-lid timber display box, extremely fine.
Estimate $6,000
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Trio: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2630 Gnr: W.Feagan. Rl:Aust:Arty: on first medal, 2903 Cpl. WA.Feagan. 59 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Display mounted, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
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Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902; Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal small version for unsuccessful rescue, with brooch buckle bar suspender. 2013 Tpr E.V.Weston. Doyle's Aust.Scts. on first medal, Ernest V. Weston, 17th June 1917 on second medal. First medal impressed, second medal engraved. The second medal cleaned now re-toning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,900
Pair to WIA at Wilmansrust: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with faint ghost dates), - five clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, with unofficial MID emblem; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 196 Pte P.J.Dallimore, Victoria M.R. on first medal, Captain P.J.Dallimore. Victorian M.R. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, nicely toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $6,500
SOLD $3,800
Group of Four: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with trace of ghost dates), - five clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 69 Pte D.Thompson, Sth. Australian M.R. on first medal, 350 Dvr D.Thompson. 9/L.H Rgt A.I.F. on second medal, 350 2/AM: D.Thompson 9/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on third medal, 350 Pte D.Thompson. 9 L.H.R. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted in a plush lined, hinged-lid case, very fine - good very fine.
Estimate $2,500
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Trio: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - five clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 53 Tpr. H.J.Simper S.A.M.R. on first medal, T-Captain H.J.Simper. A.I.F. on last two medals. First medal engraved, the other medals impressed. Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,000
Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (EVIIR). 121 Pte E.E.Hines. N.S.Wales M.R. on first medal, Pte. E.Hines 3rd Aus. Inf. Regt. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Some contact marks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $2,000
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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with clear ghost dates), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill. 57A Pte C.A.Plumridge, Victoria M.R. Impressed. The group of four clasps not attached to suspension bar, some hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
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Group of Four: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1204 Tpr: L.L.Reardon. Aus: Com: H. on first medal, Pte L.L.Reardon Ntl. Light. Hse on last three medals. All medals impressed. Display mounted, the last medal silvered, edge nick on first medal, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,400
DSO Group of Five: Distinguished Service Order (VRI); Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with dates removed), - two clasps - Rhodesia, Transvaal; 1914 Star, - clasp - 5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. First medal unnamed as issued, Capt Surg: A.T.Duka, QNSLD: M.R. on second medal, Lieut. A.T.Duka. D.S.O. R.A.M.C. on third medal, Major A.T.Duka. on last two medals. All named medals impressed. Displayed mounted in a padded leather carry case, extremely fine.
Estimate $25,000
SOLD $24,000
Trio: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with clear ghost dates), - six clasps - Relief of Mafeking, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Rhodesia, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 9 SEJt A.J.Gorst, Qnslnd: M.R. (see note below) on first medal, Captain. J.A.Gorst. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Display mounted, the first with a minor edge nick, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,000