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Portugal, Maritime Order neck badge in gilt and enamel with blue enamel cross with crossed anchors behind arms of Portugal, together with a matching miniature medal and a lapel badge, in case by Frederico Costa of Lisbon. Nearly uncirculated. (3 items)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Romania, Kingdom of, Order of the Crown (type 1), Grand Cross (First Class), shoulder badge and breast star in gilt, silver and enamel, breast star with pin-back and marked 'ARG' (silver), reverse of star with maker's name, 'Joseph Resch/Fils/ Bucarest'. In fitted case of issue by maker, marked 'Joseph Resch, FII, Bucarest', this with some damage, the awards extremely fine. (set of 2)
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,500
Romania, Kingdom of, Order of the Crown (type 1), Commander's neck badge in gilt, silver and enamel. In case of issue by maker, marked 'Joseph Resch, Bucarest', this damaged, neck badge good very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Romania, Order of the Star of Romania with Swords, Officer, type I, 1877-1932, in silver and enamels. Some chipping to enamel and right side sword hilt slightly bent, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Russia, Imperial, Order of St Alexander Nevsky neck badge, no swords, in gold and enamel with hallmark on suspension ring. Good very fine.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $19,000
Serbia, Cross of Charity or Mercy, 1912. A few tone spots, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Russia, USSR, Order of Alexander Nevsky, breast badge, type 3 screw back version, impressed Monetny Dvor mintmark on reverse below screw and engraved number 35905. Scratch mark on central disc, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,500
Passed in
Spain, Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commander (Second Class) breast badge in silver, gilt and enamel. Toned nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Spain, Order of the Cross of St Raymond of Penafort, collar chain of the Grand Cross in gilt and enamel, stored in a case by Wm Drummond & Co, Melbourne, case damaged. Collar chain and cross extremely fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $800
Spain, Medal for Peace in Morocco 1909 - 1927. Unnamed. Ribbon aged, good very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Sweden, Royal Order of the North (Polar) Star, Commander 1st Class breast badge in silver. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Thailand, Order of the White Elephant, Knight Commander sash with badge and with breast star. Nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $360
Thailand, Order of the Crown of Thailand, breast star in silver, gilt and enamel, reverse numbered 36/1 and this number also on back of suspension pin. Some chipping to enamel, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Thailand, Order of the Crown of Thailand, neck badge in silver, gilt and enamel, reverse numbered 38/2. In case of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Turkey, Order of Osmania, Commander's neck badge in silver, gilt and enamel. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $420
Turkey, Order of Medjidjie, badge in silver, gold and enamel, with rosette on ribbon. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
USA, Grand Army of the Republic Veteran's Medal 1861-1866. Requires a new ribbon, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
USA, Air Force group of eight for service in 'Top Secret' postings, includes Distinguished Flying Cross; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster (equals 5 awards); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Vietnam Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; South Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 clasp. Robert J.Rutan, II on fourth medal and R.J.Rutan II on fifth medal, all other medals unnamed as issued. The named medals engraved. Very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $1,200
Passed in
USSR, Group of Eight: Medal for Combat Service; Defense of Leningrad Medal; Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945; Jubilee Medal for the 20th Year Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War; Medal for the 250th Year Anniversary of Leningrad; Jubilee Medal for 30 Years of the Soviet Army and Navy; Jubilee Medal for 50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR; Jubilee Medal for the 30th Year Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Mounted on a display card, fine - extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
USSR, various medals and badges including CCCP with ribbons and party booklet (1978), period 1975-1988. Very fine - extremely fine. (20)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
USA, Bronze Star; Navy Good Conduct Medal (suspension lug top type). Very fine - good very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Withdrawn
Estimate $300
Passed in
Vatican, Order of St Gregory (Military Division), breast badge in gold, silver and enamel. Some enamel missing on reverse and suspender repaired, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Vatican, Order of Pius, neck badge in gilt and enamel, reverse marked for maker, 'Tanfani Bertarelli'. No ribbon, very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Vatican, Order of St Sylvester, Commander's neck badge in silver, gilt and enamel. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Vatican, Bene Merenti Jubilee Bronze Cross of Pope Pius XII, 1950. Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Vietnam, Republic of, Military Merit Medal; Cross of Gallantry with palm unit citation; Cross of Gallantry with bronze star; Armed Forces Honour Medal Second Class; Cross of Gallantry citation (2). Fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Yugoslavia, Kingdom of, Order of the Crown, Commander (Third Class), neck badge in silver gilt and enamel, in a fitted case by Huguenin Freres & Co, Le Locle (Suisse), this with some damage. A few small enamel chips, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
World medals and militaria, includes Australia, War Medal 1939-45. F.4337. J.O'Connell. Impressed.; USA, Vietnam Service Medal. Unnamed.; and a British camouflage patch including the Union Jack flag and with a Joint Operations Command Australia patch affixed; also b&w photo and information on a German SM UC-5 submarine and a Bristol Scout aircraft; photocopy of "The Old Third" booklet on Ballarat Regiment; a small quantity of unused medal ribbons (5). Very fine - uncirculated. (lot)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
World medals, includes Belgium, Civic Medal First Class, also Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Leopold II 1865-1909, and Great War Commemoration 1914-1918, and another being the Medal of the National Committee for Assistance and Food Supply 1914-1918 (this poor condition); also Canada, The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association, - clasps - Jubilee, 1982; France, Order of Social Merit Third Class; Germany, Prussia, Pour Le Merite (Blue Max) neck badge (no ribbon and a copy); USA, Legion of Merit (enamel chipped), also a Purple Heart (copy); a selection of miniature medals for Belgium Civil Decoration for Long Service 2nd Class, and Labor Merit Medal 1st Class with rosette; France, Indo China Medal, also Golden Palms of the International Association for Public Encouragement Medal with rosette, and Medal of the Nation's Gratitude Medal. Poor - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90