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Argentine Air Force, Argentine Antarctica National Meteorological Service medal, c1960s (2 identical, [both 30.5mm], one stamped on reverse for 900 fine silver [10.72g] and another unstamped [10.84g]), with suspension loop, obverse, map of Antarctica in the centre of an 8-pointed star with an highlighted segment of Argentine territory, reverse, three raised panels for inserting naming and year details. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
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China, Medals of Currency Treasurers of China, in silver, reeded edges, 1993 (medallions 1908 dollar KM.Y); Ten Series of World Famous Coins, Una and the Lion by W.Wyon in gilt bronze (1996) plain edges. FDC. (2 pairs)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
China, Beijing Olympic Games, 2008, coloured .999 pure silver square medals (2) (100g), both in plush display case with certificate. FDC (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Ethiopia, Coronation of Haile Selassie I, EE 1923 (1930), in bronze (40mm), with suspension loop added later, obverse, crowned bust of Haile Salassie facing left, legend around, reverse, Imperial monogram in trilobe, legend around which is a passage from the book of Psalms 68:32 'Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands to god'; also a trial strike of a Middle Eastern (?) inscription, different on both sides, the struck section (approx 49x53mm) on a larger roughly circular slab of bronze (approx 84mm). Fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Finland, Champion Gymnastics Youth series medal, 1929, in .916 silver, hallmarked on edge, obverse, naked gymnast right with laurel leaf edge border, reverse, Finland arms in centre, around flowers and a ribbon scroll with the initials, 'F.G.&I.F.' (?) at right and 'S.V.& U.L.' (Suomen Voimistelu & Urheilu Liittovaltio) 'Finnish Gymnastics & Sports Federation' at the left. Toned, very fine.
Estimate $60
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Italy, Titian, 1484-1576 in yellow bronze (80mm), uniface by Horvath Tibor (monogram behind portrait). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Laos, People's Democratic Republic, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, 8 April 1994, in cupro nickel (40mm), obverse, national emblem of Lao PDR, reverse, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge with scenes of Vientiane (Laos) at left and Nong Khai (Thailand) at right, above are the flags of Laos, Australia and Thailand. In plastic case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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Laos, People's Democratic Republic, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, 8 April 1994, in bronze (40mm), similar to previous medal but slightly different design and text in different place, obverse, national emblem of Lao PDR, reverse, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge with scenes of Vientiane (Laos) at left and Nong Khai (Thailand) at right, above are the flags of Laos, Australia and Thailand. In plastic case of issue, slight toning, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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Lithuania, proof sterling silver medal, 1998, commemorating 10 years anniversary of the restoration of the National Olympic Committee of Lithuania, 1988-1998 (31.10g). FDC and cased.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Mexico, Olympic Games Mexico 1968, participant's medal in copper (50mm square), obverse, various sports in individual square boxes and 'Mexico 68', reverse, plain except for text, 'Juegos De La XIX Olympiada' (Games of the XIX Olympiad). Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Netherlands, Dr A.Schuckink Kool, (1961), in bronze (58mm), by PS (Pieter Starreveld), edge with incuse mark of Mercury staff (Rijks Mint in Utrecht), obverse, Dr Schukink Kool head left, reverse, horseshoe at top, legend, 'Zwakke Kind Voor Het' (Child for the Weak), and at the centre a Dutch inscription translating to, 'Central Society for Child Repair Places and Health Colonies awarded to', impressed, 'Mevr./A.W. van Blommestein-/van Nieuwkuyk/1961'; also Honor Medal of Teyler Theology Society, 1778, casting in lead (72mm), unnamed. The first with spot of oxidation on reverse, otherwise very fine, the second with edge bumps and nicks, good fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Russia, Capture of Adrianople, 1829, bronze medal by Pfeuffer, with loop mount. Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Russia, Polar exploration, 50th anniversary 1984, in zinc (61mm), SS Chelyusbin stuck on ice and sank, crew rescued by plane landing on ice airstrip (ref Baldwin Sale 81, lot 3571); Japan, China Incident medal (1937) in silver washed base metal (55mm); Italy (Libya), 3rd Divn. CCNN 21 April 1935 Black shirts militia in bronze; USA, Alaska Yukon Pacific Expedition Seattle 1909 (so called dollar 365) in gilt metal (33mm). The first very scarce, good very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
South Africa, various medalets (14), 1919-1966, in bronze and gilt, one aluminium (14) plus mining tokens (22). Fine - extremely fine. (36)
Estimate $150
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Thailand, medical services badges, three different, in gilt and enamel, all with pin-back. Nearly uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $30
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USA, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon second Inauguration 1957 medal in bronze (70mm), January 20 1957. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $50
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U.S. Coast Guard, 1967 America's Cup Races, Press Pass 197, tinnie badge (43.5mm). Foxing, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $50
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USA, various, relating to Space exploration, including large bronze 1969, 1972, 1975. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (32)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Elvis Presley, proof one ounce fine gold medal, 1996, limited edition of 25 produced by Elvis Presley Enterprises and distributed by International Numismatics, Australia. Certificate No. 4/25. In plush Elvis Presley Commemorative folder. FDC and rare.
Estimate $2,800
SOLD $3,000
Elvis Presley, proof one ounce pure gold medal, 1996, limited edition of 25 produced by Elvis Presley Enterprises and distributed by International Numismatics, Australia. Certificate No. 5/25. In plush Elvis Presley Commemorative folder. FDC and rare.
Estimate $2,800
SOLD $3,000
Franklin Mint, sterling silver medalets, each depicting a different type of flower, 10.90 g each, all except one on cards. Uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $240
SOLD $260
Proof silver medals, Naval and Explorer themed, each different, by Franklin Mint, sterling silver .7 oz each. FDC. (8)
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
The Flags Of The Commonwealth, rectangular sterling silver ingots in display case with book of descriptions, by John Pinches for the Royal Commonwealth Society in 1976. Case damaged, uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $100
SOLD $360
One Hundred Greatest Cars, a collection of eighty eight out of one hundred sterling silver ingots by John Pinches, c1975, each ingot 1.60 g). Uncirculated. (88)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
International Society Of Postmasters, incomplete set containing twelve of thirty six sterling silver medals with FDCs from different countries (ASW = .65 of a troy ounce each. Uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $180
SOLD $190
Religious medals, mostly Roman Catholic, includes a silver alloy crucifix, various sizes from 12mm, one oval St Alphonsses Pray For Us by O'Connor Limerick, one 1850/1910, another 1830; aluminium (16). Fair - nearly uncirculated. (33)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
World team and member badges, includes Australia, D.R.L.F.C. (District Rugby League Football Club), 1990 Manly Warringah Reserved Seat member's passes, consecutive numbers G101 and G102; France, sports badges in gilt and enamel, includes rooster standing on a ball marked ASC and another with a canary in front of a house and below is marked ASC, both with large lug back with safety chain and both by Moutereau of Paris; another smaller rooster badge standing on a ball marked 13 and a lion seated on a football marked 13, by Demly of Paris, both of these badges with screw-back fitting. Good very fine. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $220
World, includes Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opened, 1932, The Big Store Marcus Clark, medal in gilded brass (39mm) (C.1932/3); USA, Marion Power Shovel Co, key fob oval medal in brass (44x31mm), with fob strap fitting; antique b&w photo pendant in a copper frame (33mm), with ring top suspension, featuring the bust of an aged man in a suit on one side and a similar photo of an aged woman on the other side. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World, includes Belgium, Force Protection Air Component challenge coin; NATO Shape-Belgium, Company Chief challenge coin; Great Britain, National Rifle Association 1860, medal in bronze (38.5mm), reverse inscribed, 'Bisley Meeting 1953/The "Loder" Cup'; Sheffield Rifle Club, prize fob in enamel and silvered (29x32mm), with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Young/Trophy/D.V.Yorke'; Crookshank Cross, Army Temperance Association, medal in bronze, 1889, for 6 years temperance; Holy Name Society, in bronze (32x35mm), with ribbon and pin-back suspender bar; NSPCC (National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children), The Children's League of Pity medal in bronze (25x40mm), with suspension loop; Hong Kong Rifle Association, Hong Kong Bisley medal in silvered (35mm), reverse inscribed, 'Carlsberg Trophy/Team SMG/1962'; Italy, College of St Francis of the Barnabite Fathers, high school in Lodi, (1929), in bronze (42mm), reverse inscribed, 'Guarnieri/Orazio/1928-1929'. Fine - very fine. (9)
Estimate $60
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World, Belgium, Horse Breeders of the Region of Soignies, 1953, in bronze and enamel (46x52mm), with loop suspension; Recognition of Postal Workers and Deportees in WWII, Never Work for the Enemy, undated, in bronze (60x60mm); Netherlands, 6 Line Regiment and Battle of Ramskapelle, 2014, in bronze (77mm); Spain, Union Interparlamentaria badge, for Conference at Mallorca in 1967, in gilt and enamel (30.5mm) (2, one with lapel lug and one with pin back), features arms of City of Palma de Mallorca. Good fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
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