Catalogue
S(outh) A(ustralia) Police, hat badge (KC), c1950, in nickel silver and enamel (46x57.5mm), with two lugs on reverse (one missing and the other a replacement in copper); lapel badges (2 different, both QC); buttons (2, large KC and small QC); also bar in chrome (10x38mm), with black enamelled details 'P W 37' (policewoman?), with two lugs on reverse with split-pin. Good very fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $280
S(outh) A(ustralia) Police, hat badge (KC), c1950, in nickel silver and enamel (47x57.5mm), with two lugs on reverse. A few small chips in enamel, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
S(outh) A(ustralia) Police, hat badge (QC), c1964-99, in nickel silver, chrome and enamel (48x58.5mm), with two lugs on reverse (one a replacement in copper). A small crack in enamel, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $70
SOLD $180
S(outh) A(ustralia) Police, (SAPOL) ID badge (QC), 1985-95, in nickel silvered bronze and enamel (48x58.5mm), with wallet securing bracket on reverse. Small enamel chip and some staining, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $170
S(outh) A(ustralia) Police, female ID badge number 5180, c1989, in chrome and enamel (45x21mm), pin-back. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Tasmania Police, Inspector hat badge (KC), c1930-54, voided in gilt and enamel (42x66mm), with two lugs on reverse; another hat badge (KC), c1954, in voided gilt (59x75mm), with two lugs on reverse; another hat badge (KC), c1975, voided in silvered and enamel with epoxy (49x76.5mm), with two lugs on reverse (both repaired); another hat badge (QC), c1974-78, in gilt and enamel (60.5x70mm), with two lugs on reverse (one loose but with the lot and needs resoldering). All badges appear to be reproductions, extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Tasmania (Police), Constable hat badge, c1940s, in silver plate and enamel (52mm), by Stokes & Sons Melb., with two lugs on reverse, impressed on reverse with number '119'. Good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Tasmania Police, breast badge (QC), c1956-74, in silvered brass and enamel (63x74.5mm), the voided area at base fitted with chrome number '103', pin-back. Good very fine and scarce type without semi-circle of blue enamel.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Tasmania Police, breast badge number 1033 (QC), c1974-78, in silvered white metal and enamel with epoxy on main body (63x75mm), pin-back. Some graffiti on backing plate, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
(Tasmania Police), Junior Constable badge number 23, c1974-78, in chrome, and epoxy covered gilt and enamel (51mm), by Stokes, Melb, pin-back but this damaged. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $320
(Tasmania Police), Police Cadet badge number 67, c1974-78, in chrome, and epoxy covered gilt and enamel (51mm), pin-back. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $90
SOLD $100
Tasmania Police, Inspector hat badge (QC), c1978 -, in gilt and enamel (63x75mm), with two lugs on reverse. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Tasmania Police, hat badges (QC), c1978 -, in gilt and enamel (63x75mm), includes issues marked for '831' (Constable's type); 'T22' (Trainee type); 'Cadet', all with two lugs on reverse. All uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Tasmania Police, flat ID badge (QC), 1978 -, in gilt and enamel (63x75mm), secured in a fitted leather wallet. Some sticky residue on inside of wallet, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $340
Tasmania Police, belt buckle (QC), 1989 -, in gilt and enamel with epoxy (64x47.5mm), by AROS, Australia; Tasmania Police title badge, in chrome and enamel (53x23mm), by Stokes Melb, with two lugs on reverse; pair of cufflinks, in gilt, enamel and epoxy; mess kit badge (QC), c1980, in gilt, enamel and epoxy, (25x31mm), by Nichol, with two lugs on reverse; lapel badge in gilt; anchor lapel badge (Water Police ?); buttons (3, two large, one small, all KC). Very fine - uncirculated. (8 + pair)
Estimate $60
Passed in
Police Force of Victoria, detective's or plain clothe's ID fob medallion (KC), c1902-47, struck in silvered (35mm), by Stokes & Sons, Melb., pierced hole at top, reverse inscribed '238'. Fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Victoria Police, Auxiliary Force, hat badge (KC), c1942-53, in chrome and enamel (43x57mm), by K.G.Luke, Melb, numbered on front '128', with two lugs on reverse. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
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Police Force Victoria, hat badge (KC), 1947-73, in chrome and enamel (58.5x77mm), by Stokes, with two lugs on reverse, numbered on front '104'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Victoria Police, belt buckles (2, large [64x47mm] and small [48x38mm], both with KC), c1947-53, by AROS, Australia; lapel badge 'Uphold The Right' motto (2, both QC, one silvered and another one in gilt on Victoria Police Official Merchandise card); commissioned officer's mess jacket lapel badge (QC). Some sticky tape residue on belt buckles, otherwise good very fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Victoria Police, hat badge (QC), 1973-85, in chrome and enamel (59.5x77.5mm), with two lugs on reverse, numbered on front '3105'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Victoria Police, flat badge (QC), 1973-85, in chrome and enamel (60x70mm), by Bertram, Melb, with numbered disc glued in back '2484', with two lugs on reverse (one lug missing). With glue residue on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $650
Victoria Police, Air Wing, half wing crew badge (QC), 1975 -, in chrome and enamel (49.5x21mm), with two clip-pins on reverse. Uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
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
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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