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4th Regiment NSW Volunteer Infantry, hat badge, 1884-1903, in brass (44.5mm) (Grebert p30). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
1st Australian Volunteer Horse, cap badge, 1897-1903, in oxidised bronze (34mm) (Grebert p57); Tasmania, Volunteer Staff, Medical Staff and Retired Staff, 1870-1901, silver button (medium size); also British pair of metal epaulettes both fitted with an unidentified button with a Queen Victoria crown over a rose over initials, 'RGT'. The first is a casting, good very fine, the second very fine, the epaulettes with several bumps and one missing two of the four securing loops on reverse, otherwise very good. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $110
NSW Military Forces, c1880s-1900s, pouch or belt buckle badge in white metal (40.5mm) (Grebert p83), with three pins on back. One back pin shortened, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
Queensland Scottish Regiment, helmet plate, 1885, in white metal (91mm) (Grebert p215). Toned nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
Australian Commonwealth Horse, 1900-1912, second pattern hat badge in brass (45mm) (Cossum 2), one lug missing. Good very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,700
Australia, Administrative & Instructional Staff Corps, 1900-12, hat badge (44mm) and pair of collar badges (28mm) in enamel on gilt and silver (Cossum 4), also a pair of Staff Corps shoulder titles in brass. Displayed on black felt on cardboard many years ago by former owner, fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Australia, 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles), 1900-12, collar badge in sterling silver (31mm) (Cossum 62), by Stokes. Bottom lug re-soldered, otherwise good very fine and very scarce in silver.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Australia, hat badges for 1900-12, 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles), in white metal (45mm); 1930-42, 1st Light horse Regiment, 6th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Light Horse Regiment, 1953-60 2nd Cavalry Regiment; also collar badge for 11th Light Horse Regiment. Mounted on rubber display mat, all but the last two appear to be copies, very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Australia, Australian Engineers, 1900-12, collar badge in brass (25mm) (Cossum 95); WWI, Anzac 'A', in brass (20x20mm), with two lugs. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Australian Commonwealth Cadet Corps, 1903-1906, hat badge in brass (36mm) (Cossum 102). Good very fine.
Estimate $400
Passed in
Australia, WWI, Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train, lapel badge in oxidised bronze (22x38mm), by Stokes & Sons, Melb, pin-back. Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Australia, 6th Light Horse A.I.F., 1912-18, unofficial collar badge in brass (30mm) (Cossum 175). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Australia, 12th Light Horse A.I.F., 1912-18, unofficial collar badge in bronze (Cossum 179). Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $220
13th Light Horse AIF, 1912-18, unofficial hat badge in oxidised brass (55mm) (Cossum 180). Very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $110
Various army badges, includes New South Wales Artillery, 1900-12, pair of collar badges in oxidised bronze (31mm) (Cossum 91); 5th Infantry Battalion (The Victorian Scottish Regiment), 1930-42, collar badge in white metal (28.5mm) (Cossum p14, b) (illustrated); 2/14 Light Horse (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 1990s, pair of opposing collar badges in anodised white metal; Infantry Combat Badge; Marksman's badge in brass, by Swan & Hudson, pin-back; Armourer-Sergeant, Armourers and Blacksmith badges in oxidised bronze (2); officer's diamond shaped thistle button in brass, by Amor, Sydney; INF metal title in bronze; also NZRB (NZ Rifle Brigade) metal title in brass with backing plate. Very fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Australian Camel Corps, hat badge, unofficial A.I.F. 1912-18, sand cast in brass (41mm) (Cossum RS37), with two lugs, one of these resoldered. Fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Australian Instructional Corps, 1930-42, hat badge in bronze (45mm), and two collar badges in bronze (28.5mm) (Cossum RS33). One collar badge missing one lug, otherwise good very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Australia, St Joseph' College Cadet Corps, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland, hat badge in gilt and enamel (46mm) (Cossum RS58); Toowoomba Grammar School Cadet Unit, Toowoomba, NSW, hat badge in gilt and enamel with epoxy coating (45mm) (Cossum RS66), by A J Parkes, both badges with 2 lugs on back. Very fine; nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
1st Light Horse Regiment (Royal NSW Lancers), 1930-42, hat badge in white metal (52mm) (Cossum p5, c). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $160
Australia, 2nd Light Horse Regiment (Moreton Light horse), 1930-42, pair of opposing collar badges in white metal (26mm) (Cossum p5, d). Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australia, 5th Light Horse Regiment (Wide Bay and Burnett Light Horse), 1930-42, hat badge in white metal (52mm) (Cossum p6, d), also a collar badge in white metal (29mm). The lugs of the collar badge squeezed closed and the hat badge with remnants of blackening, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Australia, 6th Light Horse Regiment (NSW Mounted Rifles), 1930-42, hat badge cast in oxidised bronze (52mm) (Cossum p7, a); 1st Light Horse Regiment (Royal N.S.W. Lancers), 1930-42, pair of opposing collar badges cast in white metal (25mm) (Cossum p5, c); 15th Light Horse Regiment (Northern Rivers Lancers), 1930-42, in brass (29mm) (Cossum p9, b); 20th Light Horse Regiment (Victorian Mounted Rifles), 1930-42, collar badge in brass (27mm) (Cossum p10, c); Armoured Car Proficiency Trade badge, 1930-42, in oxidised bronze. Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Australia, 9th Light Horse Regiment (Flinders Light Horse), 1930-42, hat badge in brass (52mm) (Cossum p7, d), also collar badge in brass (29mm). Very fine - nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
10th Light Horse Regiment (Western Australian Mounted Infantry), 1930-42, hat badge in gilt brass and enamel (52mm) (Cossum p8, a), by S.S&Co.Ltd, Adelaide. A few tone spots, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Australia, 11th Light Horse Regiment (Darling Downs Light Horse), 1930-42, hat badge in white metal (52mm) (Cossum p8, b), also a pair of opposing collar badges in white metal (25mm). The collar badges dark toned, otherwise extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $2,200
Australia, 12th Light Horse Regiment (New England Light Horse), 1930-42, collar badge in white metal (29mm) (Cossum p8, c). Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Australia, 14th Light Horse Regiment (West Moreton Light Horse), 1930-42, hat badge in white metal (52mm) (Cossum p9, a). Good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Australia, 15th Light Horse Regiment (Northern Rivers Lancers), 1930-42, hat badge cast in white metal (45mm) (Cossum p9, b), no scroll at base. Dark toned very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Australia, 18th Light Horse Regiment (Adelaide Lancers), 1930-42, hat badge in brass (52mm) (Cossum p10, a), by Angus & Coote, also a pair of collar badges in white metal (28mm). Very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
25th Light Horse Regiment (Light Horse Machine Gun Regiment), 1930-42, collar badge in oxidised bronze (29mm) (Cossum p11, d), by K.G.Luke, Melb. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280