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Capt Lieutenant Von Mucke, Emden 1914; Emden II 1915, in silver (33mm) by L.Chr.Lauer Nuernberg (MH 431). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Victorian Police Gold Valour Badge, undated (1916), in 9ct gold and enamel by Bridgland & King, with 9ct gold and enamel suspension brooch bar, reverse of medal inscribed, 'Const Downes/5860'. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $6,500
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Victorian Police Gold Valour Badge, undated (1916), in 9ct gold and enamel by Bridgland & King, with 9ct gold and enamel suspension brooch bar, reverse of medal inscribed, 'Const Bresnan/6068'. In case, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $6,500
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Royal Humane Society of Australasia Bronze Medal, (1918), with ribbon brooch bar, reverse inscribed, 'William/Henry Proudfoot/23.12.18', in a period case. Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,900
Australia for the Australians, bi-metal medalet (C.W/4). Heavily worn, very good and rare.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Rowing medals, R(ockhampton). R(egatta). A(ssociation)., (1922), in 9ct gold (4.98g; 24x29mm), with loop suspension, reverse inscribed, 'R.R.A./28.10.22/Trial Fours/G.Carter./Stroke.'; W(ide). B(ay). Regatta, (1923), in 9ct gold (3.95g; 26mm), with scroll suspension, reverse inscribed, 'W.B.Regatta/Trial Fours/1923/G.D.Carter (Str)'; B(undaberg) R(owing) C(lub), (1923), in silver with gold centre piece (33x35mm), with loop suspension and also pin-back (pin missing), reverse inscribed, 'B.R.C. 1923/Trial Fours/G.D.Carter/Stke.'; W(ide) B(ay) R(owing) C(lub), (1927), prize medal in 9ct gold (2.96g; 30.5x32mm), ring top suspension (ring top missing), reverse inscribed, 'W.B.R.C./Regatta/16.4.27/Junior Fours/Won By/G.D.Carter (Str)'. Apart from the missing pin and loop as mentioned, extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
M(inors) C(ampbell) F(ootball) C(lub), (1923), prize medal in 9ct gold (3.38g; 27mm), pin-back (pin missing) with loop for safety chain, reverse inscribed, 'M/C.F.C./1923/Pres,d, By/L.Sale/Won By/J.Carter/Best Back'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
L(eichhardt) R(owing) C(lub), (1925), brooch in 15ct gold (3.57g; 55x9mm), with garnet at left side end and a pearl at the opposite side, pin-back, with safety chain (missing pin), reverse inscribed, 'Miss D Harris 1925.' Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Students Society I.I.A. (Institute of Incorporated Accountants) of N.S.W., prize medal in 9ct gold (7.22g; 27.5x36mm), by A&C Ltd (Angus & Coote), obverse inscribed, 'EHS', reverse inscribed, 'J.G.McLaren Medal/Dec.1927/Intermediate Law/Won by/Edmund H. Swift'; also a Swift family heirloom being a mourning ring in 18ct gold (7.4g), features a wide floral patterned band and around the centre is a black enamelled band with gold Gothic lettering, 'IN MEMORY OF', inside the band is inscribed, 'James Swift, Ob, 27 Mar, 1818 At, 58'; a brass block with an incuse coat-of-arms at the base for stamping a seal, features a shield with chevron between three springing stags and at the crest is a rampant stag; Jubilee Medal 1935 and Coronation Medal 1937, both medals unnamed as issued but attributed to Edmund Harold Swift, and both in official boxes of issue with miniatures. The last two medals and miniatures uncirculated, the rest very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $800
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W(ide) B(ay) R(owing) C(lub), (1927), prize medal in 9ct gold (3.27g; 30.5x32mm), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'W.B.R.C./Regatta/16.4.27/Junior Fours/Won By/J.M.Steele (Bow)'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
H(amilton) M(otor) C(ycle) Club, award medal, 1928, in 15ct gold (8.22g; 27x35cm), voided design of the side view of an Harley Davidson motor cycle engine with engraved features and a star set with a small diamond (approx 4 pt), with pin-back and also two safety chains and a small loop for suspension, reverse inscribed, 'W.R.C.Turner/Winner/Point Score/H.M.C.Club/1928'. Good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Handcrafted fob, in gold (9ct, 4.9g, 23x29mm) with scroll suspension, plain oval disc with overlay of a lyre in centre of obverse, a coiled rope border, all within a gold oval border, reverse engraved 'Presented by the/Melbourne Banjo Club/to/M.Bollen Esq/1st Prize over 15/30th December 1929'. Surface scratches on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $120
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Sydney Harbour Bridge, undated, in brass plate (45x17mm), possibly a prototype for a badge, on reverse in relief, 'Regd Design'. Some spots of oxidation, otherwise very fine and possibly unique.
Estimate $50
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Federation of Camera Clubs, N.S.W., award medal in bronze (74x58mm), features an aboriginal standing left and holding a boomerang and spears and with a clump of Australian fauna behind; Australian Photographic Society, award medal in silvered bronze (78x53mm); both unnamed. Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Royal Agricultural Society of N.S.W., Royal Easter Show, 1937, in bronze (54mm) by Stokes, Melbourne, inscribed on reverse, 'Awarded to/H.I.Jones'. In original Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd fitted case, this with foxing and scuffing, medal toned uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
City of Camberwell, lapel pin in gold (9ct, 5.8g, 21x25mm), inscribed on reverse 'Councillor/G.W.Raven/J.P./Elected.25th August 1938'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
H.J.Heinz Company, Established in 1869, Faithful Service Medal in 9 carat gold (22.92g) awarded to Alan I.Hanson, 1938-1948. With ring suspension, nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
WWII Tribute Medal, 1939-45, in silver (57mm) (C.F/4), by K.G.Luke, reverse inscribed, 'Supreme Sacrifice/Lt. J.W.Park/1939-45'. In Amor Ltd, Sydney case, some dark tone marks, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
Masonic jewels, includes Royal Arch Chapter I.P.Z. jewel in 9ct gold (tot wt 25.24g), with pin-back ribbon suspender, reverse inscribed, 'Pres to/Ex Comp. F.E.L.Grayson/By/The Members/Hiram Royal Arch Chapter/No 10./1948', in case of W.Beynon, jeweller, Brisbane; Rose Croix 18th Degree jewel, no ribbon; Rose Croix 18th Degree collar in purple woven cloth with gold and silver bullion embroidered design. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $700
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Numismatic Association of Victoria, Annand Smith & Co, 1949 in silver antique finish by Stokes & Sons (C.1949/5); Centenary of the Opening of the First Steam Railway in Australia, 1954, in silver (38.6g) by Stokes & Sons, edge numbered 17 (C.1954/14) also one in lead; Centenary of the G.P.O. Melbourne, 1959 (2), in silver (37.4g) and bronze by K.G.Luke, edge numbered 52 and 12 (C.1959/4); Centenary of the Melbourne International Exhibition Building, 1980, in bronze, by Stokes Ltd (C.1980/33); Centenary of Scouting in Australia, 2008 (3) in silvered bronze, bronze and gilt (all 52mm); together with Australia Bicentenary, 1988, in bronze (69mm oval) (C.-). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Separation 1851 Federation 1901, in bronze (58mm) by Andor Meszaros, 1951, minted by Pinches for Numismatic Association of Victoria. (C.S/2). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations, 1951, in bronze (36x68mm) (C.1951/1), by Denham, Neal & Treloar, Sydney, with ribbon and PARTICIPANT pin-back suspender. Toned, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bronze Medal, (1952), with FOR HUMANITY pin-back ribbon suspender, edge inscribed, 'V.Frost.1952', in case of issue, and with framed certificate dated 21st February 1952. Case with some surface loss, certificate with some age toning, medal uncirculated.
Estimate $1,200
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South Australian Chamber of Manufacturers Inc., Royal Adelaide Exhibition, 1952, in 9 carat gold (32mm) (21.15g), reverse inscribed 'Austral Sheet Metal Works Ltd'. Uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $460
Melbourne 1956 Olympics, officially approved car badge with crest of City of Melbourne above Olympic rings, in chrome and enamel (115x100mm) by H.R.Hobson Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Some spotty toning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Numismatic Association of Victoria, 25th Anniversary, 1971, in silvered bronze, by Stokes & Martin (C.1971/12); 50th Anniversary, 1996 (2), in silver (27.3g) and gilt bronze; 60th Anniversary, 2006 (3) in bronze, silvered and silver finish; ANZAC, 50th Anniversary, 1965 (2) in silver (37.3g) and bronze by K.G.Luke, edge numbered 6 and 248 (C.1965/2); 60th Anniversary of the Administration of Papua by the Commonwealth of Australia, 1962 (2) silvered and bronze (C.1962/2) edge numbered 11 and 59, 50th Anniversary of First England - Australia Flight, 1969, in bronze, by Stokes Ltd (C.1969/10); ANZAC, 75th Anniversary, 1990 (3) (51mm) in silver (62.9g), bronze and gilt, edge numbered 014, 008 and 008. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
Winegrowers, uniface medal in bronze (64mm), by Andor Meszaros, 1962. Spotting on obverse, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Stations of the Cross, Christ carrying the cross, uniface medal in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros, 1963. Some spotting on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Numismatic Association of Victoria, Australian Explorers series, James Cook, 1967, in silver (58.8g) (C.C/1) edge numbered 46; George Bass, 1968, in silver (64.4g) (C.G/2) numbered 81; John Oxley, 1969, in silver (64.5g) and bronze (C.J/1) numbered 23 and 6; Charles Stuart, 1970, in silver 965.1g) and bronze (C.C/4) numbered 55 and 104; Sesquicentenary of the Issue of the Holey Dollar and Dump, 1963, in silver (37.8g) (C.G/5) numbered 196; Australia Bicentenary, 1988 (2) in bronze and bright bronze (169mm oval) numbered 59 and 69; Annand Smith box medal (2), 1999, numbered 04 and S4; Numismatic Society of South Australia, 1992, NAA Coin Fair, in bronze (51mm). The Explorer medals in cases, nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
New South Wales, State Literary Award in silver (70mm)(127.4g); similar but Premier's award in silver (70mm; 130.6g) by Amor. Good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140