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Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, in bronze (39mm) (C.1929/2); RAAF 36 Squadron 50th Anniversary, 1942-1992, in dark bronze (48mm). The first with scratches and edge bumps, otherwise very fine, the second with some tone spots, otherwise uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $50
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Roo Club, medal in nickel-plated copper and enamel (62x76mm) by Amor, obverse, Kangaroo suspended from parachute, reverse inscription, Presented/By/Light Aircraft Pty Ltd/To/....../On Qualifying For/Membership In The Roo Club/Having Made/A Compulsory Bale-Out/on/..../Using A/Dominion/Parachute'. With some chipping to enamel, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $800
International Air Race, England to Australia, May 1930, brass pin-back badge stamped on aircraft's side, 'Jason'. A few oxidation spots, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Sydney Harbour Bridge bottle opener, 1932, cast in brass (57.5x120mm), with suspension ring; I (heart [for Love]) Sydney Ferries tinnie badge; The Australian Classic Series pin badges (5), by Nu-color-Vue, on cards of issue (issue price $5.95 each), all different for Kangaroo, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, and Cockatoo, struck in metal with enamel (25mm), clip-pin back; also Australia, one dollar, 1984, with wide rim. Fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $60
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Victoria Centenary Celebrations, 1934, in silver (63.5mm) (C.1934/9), by C.Rayner Hoff. Toned, a few light hairlines, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
Victoria Centenary Celebrations, 1934, in bronze (63.5mm) (C.1934/9), by C.Rayner Hoff. Toned, a few minor spots, otherwise good extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, 1935, in bronze (51mm) by Stokes, Melbourne, NAV (c.1935/6). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
The Surf Life Saving Association of Aust, Meritorious Award For Bravery, in silver (36mm), reverse inscribed, 'Charles Denniss/The Entrance Beach/27th March, 1937.'. Some light hairlines, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,800
N.S.W. Division A(ustralian) R(ed) C(ross) S(ociety), Red Cross Appeal Day, 1940, in gilt and enamel (23mm), by Amor, Sydney, with pin-back suspender bar, 20/- on reverse. Scarce high value appeal badge, very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
HMAS Sydney, Bartolomeo Colleoni Medal, 1940, in oxidised silver (58mm) by Amor (C.1940/2), obverse, HMAS Sydney advancing at full speed with the smoking and disabled Italian cruiser, Bartolomeo Colleoni, in background, reverse, a representation of the plaque presented by the City of Sydney to HMAS Sydney. Unnamed. With two parallel scratches across medal rim, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,800
Red Cross brooch (KC), in enamel and gold (15ct; 4.16g), by A&C Ltd (Angus & Coote), pin-back, reverse inscribed, 'A/Small/Token/of/Appreciation/From The/Red Cross Day/Committee/1941', in a fitted case by Angus & Coote Pty Ltd, Jewellers, Sydney. Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
RAN Relief Fund & King George's Fund for Sailors, July 30, 1942, Guaranteed Souvenir from the Japanese Midget Submarine Sunk in Sydney Harbour, Sunday, May 31st, 1942, a rectangular brass (?) off-cut (38x24mm), with two Japanese characters on one side, with a pierced hole at edge for attaching 'Guaranteed Souvenir' card with details printed in blue, on the reverse is the hand-written name and address of the original buyer. Good fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Australian Industries Fair, Buyer badge, 1940s, in gilt and enamel (25mm), by K.G.Luke, Melb., pin-back. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Victoria, Numismatic Association of Victoria issues in various metals, 1949 -1990, Annand Smith & Co, 1949 (2) (C.1949/5); Elizabeth II Coronation (2) (C.1953/8); Numismatic Exhibition Melbourne (3) (C.1964/4 brass); John Oxley (C.1969/10 silver); Elizabeth II Jubilee (2) (C.1977/9); Royal Wedding (C.1981/12 oxidised copper (2), 24ct gold on silver, edge numbered 0012); Victoria Sesquicentenary (2) (C.1985/21, bronze and oxidised copper); Anzac 75th Anniversary, 1990 (3) copper and gilt copper; Annand Smith & Co box, 1990; together with Melbourne Numismatic Society, Capt Cook Bicentenary, set of three in sterling silver, oxidised silver and copper (39mm) edge numbered 39; Northern Suburbs Numismatic Society, 25th Anniversary, 1990 (2) in bronze and silver (38mm) numbered 14. Some in cases or wallets as issued, nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Australian Natives Association, medals in gilt and enamel (51mm)(2), sterling silver and silvered bronze, by K.G.Luke, three presented to V.G.Wright as Chief President 1954-1955; President 1965-1966; from Flinders District Council ANA 1966; the silvered bronze presented to Mrs S.V.Wright, Chief President 1983-1984. In cases, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Australian Numismatic Society, Sydney Mint commemorative (35mm), 1955, in silver another Hyde Park Barracks commemorative (32mm), 1984 in silver; Royal N.S.W Regiment, Soudan centenary commemorative (30mm) in silver; Whistlers Mother Painting (40mm) in silver by Franklin Mint; 25th anniversary of ascent of Mt Everest (39mm) in silver another commemorating Primitive rock paintings of Netherlands Antilles (39mm) in silver; Elizabeth II, coronation medalet (31mm) in base metal. Also, Scotland, agricultural medal (35mm) in silver. Modern medals without packaging, very fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
The Amateur Athletic Union Of Australia, prize medal in gilt bronze (45mm), by Nissen, Bris, reverse inscribed, 'R.A.Vagg/10,000 Metres/C.C.C'ship/35m.20s./26-8-61.'. A few small oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
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Sir Winston Churchill/Sir Robert Menzies, in 18 carat gold (44mm) dual medallion set, dated 1966, by Matthey Garrett (c.1966/9, 10). In case of issue with certificate No 196, FDC. (2)
Estimate $5,500
SOLD $5,600
A group of historic medals, including Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, c1966, decimal currency, in bronze (54mm) (C.R/7); State Visit to Australia of Israeli President Chaim Herzog, 1986, in silver (50mm, 75.6g) (2) by Michael Meszaros (C.1986/20), edge numbered 146 and 175; together with Israel, Israeli Air Force, Guardian of Zion, in silvered bronze (60mm). All medals cased, nearly uncirculated - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Royal Commonwealth Society, centenary, 1968, in bronze (58mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1968/6); Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps, 25th anniversary, 1974, in bronze (58mm) by K.G.Luke (C.1974/12) numbered 384 on edge; NAV, Victoria-Melbourne Sesquicentenary, 1985, (3) in sterling silver, bronze and bright copper (each 50mm) by Hafner Mint, all numbered 016 on edge (C.1985/21); Scouts Australia, 100 Years of Scouting, 2007, in pewter (58mm). All medals cased, the NAV cases with some rust spots to inside lids, extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Captain Cook, 200th Anniversary, 1970 in .750 fine gold 44mm, 32mm) by Matthey Garrett Pty Ltd (c.1970/36,37). In case of issue with certificate no 1624, FDC. (2)
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $4,100
Opening of the Opera House, Sydney, 1973 during Royal Visit by the Queen in .750 fine gold (32mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16,17). In case of issue with certificate 0553, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,400
The Australia State Medals, in 925 fine silver (6), 1976, 75th Anniversary of Federation, by Stokes for Franklin Mint. In display frame of issue with certificates and booklet, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion series, set of six proof sterling silver commemorative medallions, 1988, set No.00645 of 10,000; together with The Official Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion, 1988 (4), in base metal. In cases of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion series, set of six proof sterling silver commemorative medallions, 1988. In case of issue with certificate, FDC. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
An accumulation of medals, medalets and tokens, c1830-1990s, in various metals, with duplication, mostly Australia (76) and Great Britain (93), including Australia, Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970 (C.1970/2 aluminium, /23 gilt, /33 gilt); West Australia Sesquicentary, in silver (40mm) (C.1979/5); Bicentenary, 1988 (10); Bass & Flinders Bicentennial, 1998 (5); Westpac, Endangered Species medallion set of 6; Sydney 2000 Olympic art pins (3); Great Britain, coronations (26), jubilees, Royal Wedding, 1986 (18); Canada, New Zealand, USA. Many in 2x2 plastic holders, poor - nearly uncirculated. (approx 180)
Estimate $250
SOLD $270
Medalets, Adelaide Exhibition, 1881, in gilded (22mm) (C.1881/2); To Commemorate H.R.H. Prince of Wales Visit to Australia, 1920, in silvered (27mm) (C.1920/5); Centenary of Melbourne/and Victoria, 1934-35, in silvered (27mm) (C.1934-35/1); Souvenir of Visit to Royal Show, 1948, in aluminium (28mm) (C.1948/2), with metal defect in form of a bubble from rim to rim at top on obverse; Sesqui Centenary of Issue of Holey Dollar, 1964, in gilt (29mm) (C.1964/4); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, Botany Municipal Council, 1970, in gilt (30mm) (C.1970/8); Sutherland Shire, Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee award medal, 1970, in silvered (38mm) (C.1970/33); also New South Wales Police button (QC) in nickel silver (20.5mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $60
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Assorted medalets and medallions, 1897-1988, in various metals, with some duplication, includes Queen Victoria, Jubilee, 1897 (C.1897/26 (2) gilt and silver, 1897/87, 89); Transvaal War,1899 (C.1899-00/4, 5, 6[2], 13); Federation, 1901 (C.1901/45 white metal with ribbon attached); Commonwealth Fleet Visit to Sydney, 1913 (C.1913/5); Anzac (C.1916/2, 1918/2 [2]); International Harvester centenary, 1931; Melbourne centenary, 1934/35 (C.1934-5/1)(3); Australia's 150th anniversary, 1938 (C.1938/5); Victory (C.1945/9); Captain Cook bicentenary (C.1970/23)(4); Heidelberg Jubilee, 1984 (C.1984/12 - 51mm); Melbourne Games (C.1985/28); Bendigo, 150th anniversary (C.1985/80); Sudan centenary, 1985 (5); Australia bicentenary, Bendigo, 1988. Some holed at top or with loop mount, fine - nearly uncirculated. (43)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Collection of Australian and some British medals, some items include Jubilee of Incorporation of Newcastle 1909 in bronze (28mm); Gallipoli 1915, Australia Day, Remember the Dardanelles in silvered (25mm); Royal Visit to Australia 1954 (2, different); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, Sutherland Shire 1970 in gilt (30mm) (2); Gosford Shire 150th Anniversary 1973 in golden plastic (52mm); Wauchope Amateur Basketball Association prize medal in gilt (38mm); Dulux Spring Club, Member No.1367, in dark bronze (31mm); Playtime Club of Australia in gilt (30mm); Royal Life Saving Society Intermediate Star, reverse inscribed, 'K.Chadban/7.12.56'; various other medalets (8); British Coronation medals 1902 to 1937 (6), includes Proposed Coronation of Edward 8th 12.5.1937 in gilt (33mm) (Unc); also Joseph Stalin stick-pin by Amor and a 1940 stick-pin, as well as fob medals (2), voided designs in silver with gold shield on obverse, the first marked for Birmingham 1912 by Hardy Bros and the second marked for Chester 1920 but maker's mark unclear, both uninscribed. Displayed in a handcrafted cardboard folder, very good - uncirculated. (29)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
War Widows Guild of Australia, club badge (32 mm) in sterling silver, number 6943, by K.G. Luke Melbourne; Royal Horticultural Society, Sir Joseph Banks Medal (38 mm) "Awarded by Old Milverton Horticultural Soc. to R.J. Perring, 1967"; Masonic regalia (two pieces) Grand Lodge of South Australia; Scotland, Communion token, Leith. Good fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $160
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