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Victoria Police, hat badge (QC) with motto 'Uphold The Right', 1985 -, in chrome and enamel (59.5x71mm), with three securing clips on reverse. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Victoria Police, hat badge (QC) with motto 'Uphold The Right', 1985 -, in chrome and enamel (60x76.5mm), with two securing clips on reverse (both of these are detached but included with the lot). Good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
Victoria Police, shoulder titles in chrome and enamel (2 types, one no maker, the other by Stokes Melb.), both with two lugs on reverse; buttons (6, QV [2, one a reproduction], GVR [2], EIIR [2]), all marked by maker 'Stokes' except reproduction which is unmarked; tie stick-pin in gilt and enamel with image of Victoria Police badge (QC) motto 'Tenez Le Droit', c1959-64; also Victoria Mounted Rifles lion's head slouch hat hook, c1880s, in gilt (39mm high) (Grebert p201). The last with most gilt faded, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Western Australia Police, helmet plate badge (KC), 1948-54, in white metal with voided swan (43.5x48mm), with two lugs on reverse. A few small scratches in centre, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $160
W(estern) A(ustralia) Police, 'squashed swan' hat badge (KC), c1954, voided in nickel plate and enamel (58x55mm), with three lugs on reverse (one missing). Some pitting to enamel and scratches on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $170
(Western Australia Police), Commissioned Officer's bullion cap badge (46x70mm including black felt border), c1960, the 'brown duck' badge, with backing cloth intact. Some light age toning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
W(estern) A(ustralia) Police, hat badge (QC), c1961, voided in chrome and enamel (62x60mm), by Sheridan, Perth, with three lugs on reverse (one missing but a replacement in copper with lot); restrike c2005 in silvered and enamel of 1928 type other rank's badge (28x38mm), by Sheridan, West. Aust., with clip-pin on reverse (possibly used by Water Police); West Australia Police title, voided in chrome and enamel (51x21mm), by Sheridan, Perth, with two lugs on reverse (one repaired); button (QC), in white metal (24mm), by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne; tie-pin (QC); also souvenir teaspoon in silver plate by Sonic, features WA Police badge (QC) at end of handle (in case of sale). The first with chip to enamel, overall fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
W(estern) A(ustralia) Police, plaque badge (QC), c1970-2000, in chromed nickel and enamel (55.5x71mm), by Sheridan, Perth, with two lugs on reverse. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Australian Capital Territory Police, hat badge (QC), 1965-79, in chrome and enamel (58x77mm), by Stokes, Melb, with two lugs on reverse. Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Australian Capital Territory, (Police), Canberra, flat male fob badge (QC), c2000s, in chromed silver plate and enamel (41x66mm), secured to a shaped leather holder with button hole at top edge, bottom with number '194'; ID number '3611' in nickel (2), both with two lugs on reverse; tie-bar with AFP badge (QC) in centre, by Stokes. The leather holder of first badge affected by moisture and needs cleaning, otherwise fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
Australian Capital Territory, (Police), Canberra, flat male fob badge (QC), c2000s, in chromed silver plate and enamel (41x66mm), secured to a shaped leather holder with button hole at top edge, bottom with number 'P 156'. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
N(orthern). T(erritory). Police Tracker, hat badge (KC), c1920-50, in chrome and enamel (47x40mm), by Stokes, with two lugs on reverse. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $750
Northern Territory Police, Commonwealth Of Australia Police, Northern Territory, curved one-piece hat badge (KC), 1949-60, in chrome and enamel (44x61mm), marked for Stokes, with two lugs on reverse. As this is made in one-piece it is probably a reproduction, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $80
Northern Territory Police, belt buckle (KC) in steel and enamel (48x35mm), one suspension loop missing; lapel badge (QC), in silvered and enamel; number badges in chrome and enamel for '294' and '680', both with two lugs on reverse; Police title bar, in voided chrome (39x8mm), with two lugs on reverse; Police Cadet title bar, in voided silvered (58x9mm), with two lugs on reverse; tie-bar in chrome and enamel with epoxy; anchor lapel badge (Water Police ?); buttons (4, varying sizes, maybe a few reproductions); small crown (GVR), universal type in nickel silver with two lugs on reverse; also a similar crown (GVR) but within a wreath (another universal type worn by officers and NCOs) (this is a reproduction). Very fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
N(orthern). T(erritory). Police Tracker, hat badge (QC), c1953-80, in chrome and enamel (48x40mm), by Stokes, with two lugs on reverse. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $750
Northern Territory Police, hat badge (QC), c1965, voided in chrome and enamel (49.5x67mm), by K.G.Luke, Melb, with two lugs on reverse (one missing), reverse numbered '1917'. Good very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $160
Northern Territory Police, Cadet hat badge (QC), c1980, voided in chrome and enamel (50.5x79mm), by K.G.Luke, Melb, with two lugs on reverse, numbered on reverse 'C 46'. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Northern Territory Police, AIDE curved hat badge (QC), 1980s, in chrome and enamel (50x79mm), with two lugs on reverse, numbered 'A148' on reverse, no maker's mark. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Northern Territory Police, flat ID badge (QC), in chromed silver plate and enamel (50x67mm), plain reverse, no wallet. With glue remnants on reverse from having been secured in an ID wallet, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Australian Federal Police, hat badge type 1 (QC), c1979, in chromed silver plate and enamel (57x73mm), by Lega, Melb, with two lugs on reverse. Some loss of enamel in arms, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $780
Australian Federal Police, Assistant Commissioner's bullion hat badge (QC) (77x92mm including black felt border), c1980s, with backing cloth intact. Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
Australian Federal Police, ID badge (QC), c1980s -, in chromed silver plate and enamel with epoxy (61.5x78mm), with two brackets on reverse for securing to holder. Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $570
Australian Federal Police, hat badge type 3 (QC), c1981, in chromed silver plate and enamel (57x73mm), by Lega, Melb, with two lugs on reverse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Australian Federal Police, lapel badges (QC) (3, different types and sizes); brooch-bar (QC), with safety chain; Commonwealth Police, title badge in nickel silver (67x20.5mm), by Stokes & Sons, with two lugs on reverse; A.C.T. Police, title badges (2), one in nickel silver (44.5x22.5mm), the other in nickel silver and enamel (45x23mm), both with two lugs on reverse; Australian Capital Territory Canberra, lapel badge (QC); various sized buttons in metal (KC and QC), includes A.C.T. Police (3), C.I. (Christmas Island), Commonwealth Peace Officer (4), Commonwealth Police (2), Australian coat-of-arms (4); Commonwealth Police, tie-bar; A.C.T. Police, tie-bar; Australian Customs, lapel badges (QC) (2, one for 15 Years service). Very fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Australian Protective Service, flat ID badge type 4 (QC), c1990s-2004, in gilt, enamel and epoxy (49x68mm), by Emblem Supply, with two fold-over pins on reverse (one broken). Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
(Australia) Commonwealth Police, Investigation Branch detective's ID fob chain medallion, c1919-1940, struck in silver (35mm), by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, pierced hole at top with suspension ring, reverse with impressed number '37'. Nicely toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Australia Commonwealth Police, breast ID badge (KC), c1919-45, in silvered brass (37x52mm), by Amor, Sydney, pin-back, front bottom inscribed with number '300'. Small metal flaw at left edge, otherwise toned extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $1,200
(Australia) Commonwealth Police, curved hat badge (QC), 1960-79, in chrome and enamel (59.5x73mm), by Stokes, Melb., with two lugs on reverse. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
(Australia) Commonwealth Police, voided flat hat badge (QC), 1960-79, in chrome silvered copper and enamel (60x73mm), with two lugs on reverse. Small chip in enamel, reverse with residue of white enamel on the band and crown, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $130
(Australia) Commonwealth Police, bullion hat badge (QC) (72x91mm including black felt border), c1970s, with backing cloth intact. Uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $170