Catalogue
Australia, Enlisted in A.I.F. badge (24.5x34.5mm), 1918, Issued by Dept. of Defence, by Stokes & Sons, Melb., two lugs on back, impressed number on reverse '3572'. Toned very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Australia, Enlisted On 500 Day, May 17, 1918, in gilt and enamel (30x30mm), by Angus & Coote Ltd, Sydney, scroll suspension. Nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Australia, Anzac Remembrance Day, 1919, Gallipoli Landing 25th April 1915, pin-back badge in gilt and enamel with red enamel outer band (33mm) by Stokes & Sons Melb. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
Australia, Anzac Remembrance Day, 1919, Gallipoli Landing 25th April 1915, pin-back badge in gilt and enamel with blue enamel outer band (33mm) by Stokes & Sons Melb. A few very small chips in enamel at edge, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Australia, VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) Maryborough badge, 1919, voided in enamel and silver (21x28.5mm), by Macleod, pin-back. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $620
Australia, WWI Returned from Active Service badge (RAN), by Stokes & Sons Melbourne, reverse numbered 5331. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
African War Veterans Association Queensland, badge in gilt and enamel (22x29mm), pin-back, impressed 256A on reverse. Some oxidation spots on reverse, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Australian Flying Corps Club, in gilt and enamel (27x34mm), by A.I.Ward, Melb., with suspension loop, impressed number on reverse '239'. Glue residue on reverse, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $480
Submarines Old Comrades Assoc Australia, membership badge (KC), c1940, in gilt and enamel (24.5x30.5mm), no maker, lapel lug, reverse with impressed number 444. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Australia, Returned & Services League Life Member badge (QC), in gold and enamel (9ct; 7.04g; 23x30.5mm), by Myers & Co, pin-back, reverse inscribed, 'P.Drougas/Aug 94/N4627'. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
AFC (Australian Flying Corps), sweetheart badge of pilot's wings in yellow gold with enamelled AFC and centre piece (9ct; 3.24g; 50x17mm), pin-back. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $520
WWI, Australian Light Horse sweetheart brooch, voided design in gold and enamel (15ct; 4.98g; 29.5x30mm), pin-back (missing pin), features Light Horse design of an emu standing over the word 'Forward' at top, crowned colour patch in centre, below is a scroll with battle honours of Gaza, Gallipoli and Romani. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $800
Australia, WWI, sweetheart badge in gold (9ct; 4.28g; 34x20.5mm), 1915, Australia New Zealand Army Corps, ANZAC, with safety chain. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $480
1st Regiment NSW Volunteer Infantry, hat/cap badge, 1878-1903, in white metal (51mm) (Grebert p22), in case. Some areas of oxidation, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $500
NSW Civil Service Volunteer Infantry Corps, hat badge, 1900-03, in white metal (60.5mm) (Grebert p143). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,400
NSW Civil Service Rifles, hat badge, 1903, in white metal (48mm) (Grebert p144), fitted to a black woven silk rosette. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,400
Queensland Defence Forces, 1890s, helmet plate in brass (97mm) (Grebert p223). Cleaned, small crack at top of crown, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Australia, Administrative and Instructional Staff Corps, 1900-30, collar badge in gilt bronze, silver and enamel (28mm); 17th Infantry Battalion (The North Sydney Regiment), 1930-42, hat badge in brass (52mm), one lug missing; 33rd Infantry Battalion (The New England Regiment), 1930-42, collar badge in brass (30mm); 45th Infantry Battalion (The St George Regiment), 1930-42, collar badge in brass (30.5mm); Australian Engineers (GVR), hat badge in brass (46mm), lugs removed and slide bar fitted; Australian Army Medical Corps, 1930-42, hat badge in brass (67mm); also New Zealand, 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles, 1930-42, left collar badge in bronze and silvered (35.5mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Australia, 2nd Infantry Regiment (The City of Newcastle Regiment), 1930-42, hat badge in brass (51mm). Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
Australia, 1930-42, 7th Infantry Battalion (The Northwest Murray Borderers) Officers collar badges, in gilt and enamel. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Australia, 1930-42, 41st Infantry Battalion (The Byron Regiment) hat badge in brass (51mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $340
Australia, 1930-42, 42nd Infantry Battalion (The Capricornia Regiment) hat badge in brass (53mm) non void. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
Australia, 1930-42, 43rd Infantry Battalion (The Hindmarsh Regiment) hat badge in brass (52mm); Royal Australian Artillery Regiment, hat badge in brass (50mm). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Australia, 1930-42, 44th Infantry Battalion (The West Australian Rifles) hat badge in brass (50mm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
Australia, 1930-42, 47th Infantry Battalion (The Wide Bay Regiment) hat badge in brass (51mm). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Australia, 1930-42, 48th Infantry Battalion (The Torrens Regiment) hat badge in brass (52mm); 49th Infantry Battalion (The Stanley Regiment) hat badge in brass (53mm). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Australia, 1930-42, 54th Infantry Battalion (The Lachlan Macquarie Regiment) hat badge oxidised (45mm). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Australia, 1930-42, 56th Infantry Battalion (The Riverina Regiment) hat badge in brass (32mm). Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Australia, 1930-42, 57th Infantry Battalion (The Merri Regiment) hat badge in brass (47mm). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Australia, 1930-42, 58th Infantry Battalion (The Essendon Rifles) hat badge in brass and enamel (52mm); 60th Infantry Battalion (The Heidelberg Regiment) hat badge in brass and enamel (52mm). First badge with some chipping between L and C of Nulli Ceder, very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
Passed in