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Family Group: (Father) Pair: Egypt Medal 1882-89, (1882 reverse), - clasp - Tel-El-Kebir; Khedive's Star 1882. 2643 Lce Corpl J.Swindells. 2/York & Lanc:R. on first medal, 2643 Y&L on second medal. First medal engraved, second medal impressed.; (Son) Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 14461 Spr. W.Swindells. 1 W'less Sig. Trp. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Both groups swing mounted and fitted to cardboard display sheet with some printed details of recipients, first group with contact marks, otherwise fine, second group very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $460
Group of Five: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 with trace of 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 Rebellion Medal 1906, - clasp - 1906; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1349 Sq-S.Major. W.Clarke, N.S.W.Bushmen. on first medal, Lieut: W.Clarke. N.S.W.I.B. on second medal, St.Sgt. W.Clarke, Transvaal Mtd, Rifles on third medal, Captain W.Clarke A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted and on a cardboard display card with image of recipient and printed service details, very fine - good very fine.
Estimate $10,000
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Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - clasp - South Africa 1902. 121 Tpr: M.Lewis. W. Australian I.B. on first medal, 35110 Pte M.Lewis. Rly. Pnr. Regt. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Contact marks, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,800
Group of Six: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; French Croix de Guerre 1914-1917 with bronze Star emblem. 13554 Tpr: M.Duquenry. (sic) 68th Coy Imp:Yeo: on first medal, Tpr. M.Duquenoy 68th Co. I.Y. (Paget's Horse) on second medal, 255 Sgt. M.Duquenoy. 4/L.H. Rgt. A.I.F. on third medal, Lieut. M.Duquenoy. on fourth and fifth medals, last medal unnamed as issued. The second medal officially engraved, all other named medals impressed (note that first medal has the surname spelt incorrectly). Court mounted and attached to a cardboard display sheet with b&w photograph of recipient and printed details of his service, very fine - uncirculated.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Trio: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse), - four clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Belfast, South Africa 1901; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1870 Tpr. F.Bowman. S.Afr.L.H. on first medal, 20. Pte. F.Bowman. 52-Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 20 Pte F.Bowman 52 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted, with five grooves cut into the edge of each medal (see note) and with hairlines and some scratches, otherwise very good - fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,800
Trio: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1902; British War Medal 1914-18; Coronation Medal 1911 in silver. Lt:Col: J.H.A.Lee, Aus:Com:H: on first medal, Hon-Colonel. J.H.A.Lee. A.I.F. on second medal, last medal unnamed as issued. The first medal engraved and second medal impressed. Swing mounted with last medal first, ribbons damaged, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,200
DSO Group of Five: Distinguished Service Order (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (GRI). First medal unnamed, 2/Lieut E.A.Olding. 1 D.Arty. A.I.F. on second medal, Mjr E.A.Olding A.I.F. on third medal, Major E.A.Olding. A.I.F. on fourth medal, Lt. Col. E.A.Olding D.S.O. A.F.A. on last medal. The second to fourth medals impressed, the last medal engraved. Court mounted, toned good very fine.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $8,500
MC and Bar Group of Four: Military Cross (GVR) with Bar; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Lt. W.H.O'Bern 1st Pioneer Batt. A.I.F. Westhoek 28/9/17 on first medal, 88 Spr. W.H.O'Bern 2/F.C.Eng. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut. W.H.O'Bern. A.I.F. on last two medals; also WWI Memorial Plaque named to John O'Bern (brother of above). First medal engraved, other medals impressed. The medals display mounted on card, cleaned, very fine, the Plaque with surface marks and glue residue on reverse where it has been glued to a board. (Group + 1)
Estimate $15,000
Passed in
MC Group of Four: Military Cross (GRI); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. First medal unnamed as issued, 359 Pte A.T.Cunningham 1/L.H.Rgt. A.I.F. on second medal, Captain A.T.Cunningham. A.I.F. on last two medals. The named medals impressed. With original ribbons and these all damaged, the medals toned good very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $13,000
MC Group of Four: Military Cross (GRI); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Lieut J.H.Williams 52nd Battn. attached 13th A.L.T.M.B. Dernancourt. 5th April 1918 on first medal, 94 Pte J.H.Williams. 1/G.Hosp. A.I.F. on second medal, Lieut J.H.Williams A.I.F. on third medal and Lieut. J.H.Williams. A.I.F. on last medal. The first medal engraved, the other medals impressed. Display mounted on cardboard sheet with a fine filigreed oval sweetheart brooch in silver featuring a Rising Sun badge in the centre, also with a b&w photograph of recipient in uniform and a typed card with details of recipient and his award, very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $6,000
Passed in
AFC Group of Four: Air Force Cross (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. Capt. E.S.Walker. A.F.C, A.I.F. on first medal, Lieut E.S.Walker. 31 Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, Captain. E.S.Walker. A.I.F. on last two medals. First medal engraved, other medals impressed. Ribbon on first medal damaged, otherwise toned good very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $24,000
DCM, MM Group of Five: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR type 1); Military Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID. 2272 Sjt: R.W.Day. 22/Aust:Inf: on first medal, 2272 Sjt R.W.Day . D.C.M. 22/Aust:Inf: on second medal, 2272 Pte R.W.Day. 22 Bn. A.I.F. on third medal, 2272 T-WO.2. R.W.Day. 22 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Court mounted, cleaned and attached to cardboard display sheet with tribute fob, b&w photograph and printed details of recipient's service and awards, very fine.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $12,000
DCM Group of Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 8915 Sjt: R.W.Jane. Aust:F.A. on first medal, 8915 Gnr R.W.Jane. 2/D.A.C. A.I.F. on second medal, 8915 Sgt R.W.Jane 2 D.A.C. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, contact marks, otherwise fine - very fine.
Estimate $6,000
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DCM Group of Four: Distinguished Conduct Medal (GVR type 1); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 936. Pte W.Warren. 22/Aust: Inf: on first medal, 936 Pte W.Warren. 22 Bn. A.I.F. on last three medals. All medals impressed. Ribbons on second and third medals poor, first medal with hairlines and contact marks, particularly on edge, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $5,000
Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Romanian Croix de Virtute Militaria 2nd Class. 8419 Dvr. W.Smith 8/F.A. Bde A.I.F. on first medal, 8419 A-Bdr. W.Smith. 6 F.A.B., A.I.F. on second and third medals, last medal unnamed as issued. The named medals impressed. The medals swing mounted and then display mounted on cardboard sheet with details of recipient and his award with the recommendation, the last medal with most gilt coating missing and some oxidation bubbles, otherwise fine - very fine and a rare combination.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,600
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3551 Pte T.F.Anderson 14 Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 3551 Sjt T.F.Anderson. 14 Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 3551 Sgt. T.F.Anderson 14 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted on cardboard sheet with other items listed below and recipient's service details, toned very fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $850
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1529 Pte J.E.Cormack 4/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $600
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Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. O.N.2714 R.Currie A.B. on first medal, 2714 R.Currie A.B. R.A.N. on second medal, 2714 Robert Currie A.B. R.A.N. on third medal. All medals impressed. Very good - fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $480
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 401 Pte J.W.Cutting 17 Bn A.I.F. on first medal, 401 T/Sjt J.W.Cutting 17 Bn A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Court mounted for wear, very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $460
Trio to KIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 629 Pte R.G.Denton 31 Bn A.I.F. on all three medals. Impressed. Fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $850
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 144 Pte W.Dutton 21 Bn A.I.F. First and last medals impressed, second medal with name erased. Court mounted for display, ribbons loose, good fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $400
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1089 Pte E.H.Hartley 1/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Mounted for display, very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $500
Trio to POW: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1288 Pte E.J.Hill 32 Bn AIF on all medals. Impressed. Mounted for wear, very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $700
Trio to KIA: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 581 Sjt R.W.James. 19/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 581 Sjt. R.W.James. 19 Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 581 Sgt. R.W.James 19 Bn. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed.; also a WWI Memorial Plaque named to Reginald Walter James and a WWI Memorial Scroll named to Serjt. Reginald Walter James 19 Bn. A.I.F. All items laid out on a fitted board, some toning, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1958 Pte S.W.Lett 8/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $500
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Trio to Light Horse: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1090 Pte A.McLellan 9 L.H. RGT A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $2,400
Trio to POW: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3371 Pte J.Molloy. 2/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 3371 L/Cpl J.Molloy. 2 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Display mounted on cardboard sheet with enamelled colour patch badge of 2 Bn and a Nearest Female Relative's badge, toned very fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $850
SOLD $850
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3891 Pte L.A.N.Paul 8/Bn A.I.F. on first medal, 3891 L-Cpl L.A.N.Paul 8 Bn A.I.F. on second and third. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $500
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Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2773 Pte J.D.P.Powell 18/Bn A.I.F. on first medal, 2773 Mt-Dvr J.D.P.Powell 18Bn A.I.F. on second and third medals. All medals impressed. Missing ribbons, very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $450
Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3128 Pte B.Sanders 6/Bn A.I.F. All medals impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400