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WWII, Spitfire ashtray, in brass, cast base with polished tray; Avro Anson ashtray, in chromed nickel silver, missing propellers and stand fitting needs fixing. The first needs polishing to remove all the toning spots, the second needs some renovating, otherwise fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
WWII, Supermarine Spitfire ashtray, in chromed nickel silver, nose piece missing and decals on wings and side need replacing; AP-38 fighter plane fitted onto a stand, this fitting needs some repair work, also one propeller blade needs straightening; Lockheed Hudson, in chromed nickel silver, mounted on a round plastic base, decals on wings need replacing and a prop missing from each propeller and the front of the engines oxidised. All with toning or oxidation and all need to be renovated, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
WWII, two trench art Vampire model aircraft, cast in white metal (probably recovered metal from aircraft wrecks) (approx 20x12.8cm), crudely made and one with remnants of casting still to be removed. Interesting war relics, fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Vampire Jet style model, in white metal, affixed by a steel rod with a screw-end to a circular, plastic stand, the inside of this with a label stating that it was made by Pitcher Products Pty Ltd, South Melbourne and that it was the 118th model produced. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
WWII, trench art aircraft made using a bullet for the main part of the body, nickel plated. very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
WWII, trench art bomber aircraft, possibly a Mitchell B25, cast in steel, with a base that has a screw fitting below that screws into the base of the aircraft, the screw hole in the base of the aircraft is in need of repair. Fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Lancaster bomber, in brass (approx 21x14.5cm), with screw hole at underside for fitting to a heavy rectangular, raised, lacquered, brass base (15x5cm). Some surface marks need buffing out, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
WWII, Lockheed Hudson ashtray, in nickel silver with chromed stand, both props missing and some chips in the under wings as well as damage to the stand fitting section; another that appears to be a Japanese 'Zero' fighter, in white metal possibly from an aircraft wreck and the tailpiece and the peg for the base appear to be made from bullets, propeller blades bent; another similar fighter plane, in chromed nickel silver, missing propeller and ashtray made from white metal, also possibly from plane wreckage. All in need of renovation, good - fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Government of India, Best Shot of the Volunteers, 1882-83, prize medal in silver (47mm), with loose fitting ribbon suspender fitted, reverse inscribed, 'Madras/1882-83/Captn. W.R.Pratt/Bangalore Rifles/Score/196'. Hairlines, small edge nick on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Royal Army Temperance Association, uniface hexagonal medal in silver with ring top suspension; Army Temperance Medal India, Army Temperance Association 1897, in silver, hallmarked for Birmingham 1914 by maker, 'MM & Co Ltd', both unnamed. Both ribbons poor, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Army Temperance Association India, medal in silver and enamel 'For Five Years Fidelity'; Army Temperance Association, India, a silver cross, hallmarked for London 1906 by maker, 'GK&S' (George Kenning & Son). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $60
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India, Recruiting Badge, in silver and bronze, ring top suspension with original ribbon and silver pin-back suspender (pin missing), reverse of badge with impressed number 5185. Very fine.
Estimate $100
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(Minesweepers Medallion), WWI, two uniface medallions in white metal (50mm), obverse side, fishing boat with mine in water behind the boat, with a crest at the base and with legend at the top, 'To The Fisherman Defenders/Of/Our/Coasts', on the reverse side, Britannia with shield and spearing serpents in the water and with legend, 'Vivant/Britannia', at the base is the designer's name, 'F. Gleichen 1917'. With sticky paper on reverse where they have been glued to board, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
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Aldershot Command Athletic Association, uniface prize medal in silver (32mm), by Phillips, Aldershot, reverse inscribed, 'Individual Boxing Championships/Officers/April 1920/Light/Second'; also Hungary, Spartacus Confederation Sports Competitions Medal, 1974, uniface in oxidised bronze (50mm), reverse inscribed, 'Okisz Kupa/SAKK/III.' (Okisz Cup/Chess/Third), both in cases of issue. Extremely fine - nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $40
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Territorial Cadet P.T. Competition, Southern Command Championship, June 1921, hand engraved in silver (24x30mm), reverse stamped RD679782, hallmarked for Birmingham 1920 by maker WHH (W.H.Haseler Ltd), scroll and ring top suspension, unnamed. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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2nd Bn The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regt, prize medal, in brass (32mm), ring top suspension, obverse, three running athletes, reverse, unit crest, above inscribed, 'High Jump 1926', below inscribed, '2nd A Coy. Pte. H.O'Hara. Toned, good very fine.
Estimate $40
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Royal Visit presentation fob medal, 1927, in gold (9ct; 12.95g; 32x40mm), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed, 'Canberra', reverse inscribed, 'Presented by/7th Light Horse./Royal Visit, 1927.'. In case of issue by Goldings, Jewellers, Goulburn, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
Great Britain, Duke of York Royal Military School, Dover, prize medal in silver (32mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1931 by maker W.J.D (William James Dingley), reverse inscribed, '1931./Boxing./Novices/Middle Cruiser/F.Willis.'; also an oval metal tag (31x43mm), wide suspension bracket, plain reverse and on the obverse is an image of an Irish soldier marching in full battle regalia, the soldier is named Tommy Atkins, a generic term for a soldier in the British Army, around the top is the legend, 'It's A Long Way to Tipperary'. The first with edge bump and hairlines, otherwise good very fine, the second toned very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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Shanghai Volunteer Corps, silver matchbox holder prize, inscribed on one side, 'S.V.C./Pistol Meeting/1934/"The Capstan Cup"/Won by/Armoured Car Coy', on the opposite side in relief is the Shanghai Volunteer Corps badge. Toned very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $110
SGS (Sydney Grammar School) (Cadets), Marksman badge, 1935, features crossed rifles woven onto black felt (85x55mm), with woven border and also woven initials 'S/G/S' and 1935. Some loss of woven cotton on rifles, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $30
SOLD $20
(RAF) 2nd T.A.F. (Second Tactical Air Force) Small Arms Association, Germany, prize medal in bronze (32mm), edge impressed, 'Station Team Match S.R. (B) 1953. 2nd'; Australian medalet, In Memory of K. of K. (Kitchener of Khartoum) A Nations Hero, In Honour of Our Brave Boys, Maryborough, Aug.1916, in gilt (27mm) (C.1916/6), ring top suspension; also Australia, fifty cents, 1995 'Weary' Dunlop commemorative. Good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
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Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, In Appreciation For Your Support, medal cast in gilt (67mm), no maker, wreath loop suspender, no ribbon; another identical but in nickel (illustrated); another identical but in nickel with blackened background; another identical but in bronze; also Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973 embroidered patch, made by Arcade Badge Embroidery Co P/L. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, In Appreciation For Your Support, medal cast in gilt (67mm), no maker, wreath loop suspender, no ribbon; another identical but in nickel; another identical but in nickel with blackened background (illustrated); another identical but in bronze; also Australian Vietnam Forces 1962-1973 embroidered patch, made by Arcade Badge Embroidery Co P/L. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
WWII, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Vernon, small presentation tray in silver (10.1x7.3cm), hallmarked for London 1924 by maker 'C & R/C' (Charles & Richard Comyns), inside the tray is inscribed, 'Chief Wren.D.Renwick/[crest of HMS Vernon]/from Ward Room Officers./H.M.S.Vernon./28 Aug.1939 - 25 Nov.1942'. Hairlines and a few small dents on base, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
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Queen's Lancashire Regiment, crown dish commemorative for Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, 1952-1977, hallmarked for London 1977 by maker 'R&D' (Roberts & Dore Ltd), impressed on reverse '80'. In case of issue with certificate, some spotting, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Autographed Asian fan, WWII, Chinese text on one side, translated as 'The (Emperor) Wind Blows', on the other side are 27 autographs written in pencil in the flutes of the opened fan, appears to be officers of The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, starting with the CO Lt-Col M.Elrington and including Major Holohan. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
WWI, Souvenir pendant in silver (21x35mm), when opened it reveals a gilt folder that opens out to reveal individual b&w photos of M'r Poincare, President of France; General Joffre (Chief of Staff of French Army); General Pau (France); King George V of England; General French (British Army); King Albert of Belgium; La Reine (Queen) of Belgium; Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, with ring-top suspension and slide bar at side to close. Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Modesty Is Strength, a large brass Maltese cross (89x91mm), in the centre is fitted an Army officer's pip, below this is a motto in 3 small cut-out bronze sections, 'MODESTUS VIRTUS EST' (Modesty is Strength), plain reverse, with ring top suspension, no neck ribbon, in the fitted felt interior base section of a wooden case with satin lined lid. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
World, war related items including an Australian florin dated 1943 with the obverse shaved and inscribed, 'John Le Roy/O'Neill./642-78-12./U.S.N.R - O./T. 12/42'; dog tag in hexagonal fibre compound, named, 'CE/142 44919/R/Earley'; WWII American Red Cross Volunteer badges in gilt and enamel (34x24mm) (2), with pin-back; France (?), V with two bar Cross of Lorraine in centre, in bronze and enamel (20x31mm), much enamel missing and pin-missing from back. Good - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $50
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Army snake buckle equipment webbed belt, with various types and countries buttons attached (total of 48), including issues from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, New Zealand and others. Very good - very fine.
Estimate $120
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