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Bahamas, souvenir medal in silver (28mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1959 by maker PPLd (Payton, Pepper & Sons Ltd), with ring top suspension with ribbon attached, obverse, ship inside a garter with KC above and below BAHAMAS in scroll, the legend in the garter is 'Expulsis Piratis Commercia Restituta' (Pirates Expelled - Commerce Restored), reverse is blank. Good very fine.
Estimate $60
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Denmark, Gladsaxe Walking Sport medal; Danish Walking Association medal; Praestevang March at Hillerod medal; Gribskovens Harde Kerne Nut Vulture March medal, all with ribbons and suspenders and swing mounted as a group of four medals. A few ribbons stained, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $60
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France, Henry IV, silver medal restrike (57mm), 1604, obverse, bust of Henry to right with legend, 'Henricvs.III.D.G.Francorvm.Et.Nava.Rex', reverse, Henry III and Marie de Medici seated facing each other and clasping hands with legend, 'Maiestas.Maior.AB.Igne', edge impressed, '1978 1*Argent'. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $200
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France, Louis Philippe I, Chambre de Commerce de Lille, token in silver; also medal with Madonna and child, reverse, 'Divins Exiles/de/Matarieh/Proteges-Nous' (Divine Mother of Exiles Protect Us), in silvered (22x29mm), with ring top suspension; unidentified medal, Fiat 1899, obverse and reverse identical with image of 1899 car, in white metal (30mm); another unidentified bronze medal (22mm), possibly Turkish and related to coronation of Muhamad V. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $40
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Germany, General Blucher, 1816, in brass (77mm) by Vilder & Ronic, probably cast with swivel hole mount at top and bottom; Electrotype of Success in the National Arts Competition, Queen Victoria, 1857, in bronze (143mm), hollow with brass backing plate. Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
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Germany, Hohenhaslach, 2.IVV Wall Day 1978, large voided commemorative in gilt and darkened silvered, features a Peregrine falcon in the centre of a wreath with the arms of the City of Sachsenheim at the top, this large item is attached by chains to a pin-back wreathed plaque containing details of the commemorative; 5. Volksmarsch (People's March), RK Filder 1978, large commemorative in gilt, enamel and darkened silvered, features a German Cross in the middle of a shield with German colours, this large item is attached by a ribbon (this marked) in the German colours suspended by a pin-back bar with details of the commemorative; Karwendel-Wander (Hiking)-Club, Schorndorf 1978, large voided commemorative in gilt, darkened silvered and enamel, features a Peregrine falcon in the centre of a wreath with two flowers at the base of the wreath, this large item is attached by a chain to a plaque depicting a mountain range and with details of the commemorative, probably had a pin-back but this missing. Nearly very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $70
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Greece, Women's National Panhellenic Congress, Established 1921, medal in bronze (39mm), ring top suspension, obverse, Greek text within an open wreath, reverse, plain and unnamed. Good fine.
Estimate $50
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Greece, silver medal (51mm), undated, featuring a Greek warrior with sword in hand on horseback, reverse, Ilias Lalaounis trademark in the top centre above 'Silver 999/Grs.100/Athens' and around this reads, 'Adaptation By Ilias Lalaounis Of A Classical Coin'. Toned extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Iraq, Kingdom, Coronation of King Faisal II, AH1372/1953, commemorative medal in silver, obverse bust right of King Faisal II, reverse, crowned cipher of King Faisal II, inscription below. Good very fine.
Estimate $500
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Japan, Saga Style School of Flower Arrangement, medal of Master Official in 22ct gilt (59mm). In hard plastic case, toning on reverse, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
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Japan, Traffic Safety Meritorious Person award medal, in oxidised white metal, gilt and enamel (60mm), in hinged-lid plush case of issue with gilt and enamel plaque with Japanese text that reads, 'Award/Chief of the Okayama Prefecture Police Headquarters/Okayama Prefecture Traffic Safety Association'. With three heavily filed edge marks, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $50
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Laos, People's Democratic Republic, Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, 8 April 1994, in bronze (40mm), similar to following 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 $70
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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 $70
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India, Victoria Empress, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-84, in bronze (77mm) by J.S.& A.B.Wyon (P.883.2.1). In Wyon, London, case of issue gilt blocked on outside of case 'Calcutta/International/Exhibition/1883/84' below Queen's crown, inside of lid gilt blocked 'H.Irving, Esq.,/Member/Executive Committee' on purple satin. The case is damaged but the embossed lettering is undamaged, medal nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $140
SOLD $650
Masonic jewels, includes Advanced Son of Man Mark Well bronze jewel; Royal Ark Mariner jewel; Third Degree jewel with HTWSSTKS (Hiram the Widow's Son Sent to King Solomon); unidentified triple triangle jewel; Royal Arch jewel in silver gilt by Kitchen & Bingham; also miniatures for the last three jewels affixed to a pin-back bar. All jewels unnamed and some ribbons damaged, otherwise toned very fine. (8)
Estimate $80
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Russia, Nicholas II, 300 Years of the Romanov Dynasty, 1613-1913, in bronze (28mm), with ring top suspension; Switzerland, badge of the Olympic Winter Games in St Moritz, 1928, in brass (28mm), missing pin on reverse; various small religious medals (7). Fine - good very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
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Russia, Alexander III, Coronation 1883 medal in silver (51mm) by Vazherin and Grilichs (Diakov 931). With original case of issue, edge bumps, toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $3,000
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Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Founder Of Singapore 1819, in Selangor pewter (70mm), a Singapore Tourist Promotion Board issue together with case including medal stand. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
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South Africa, Children's Celebration of the Visit to the Cape by Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, 1901, presented by the Mayor of Capetown and the Citizens' Committee, in white metal (32mm), with ring top suspension and pin-back ribbon suspender of a gilt crowned seated lion. Ribbon torn and medal toned, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $40
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South Africa, various medalets (14), 1919-1966, in bronze and gilt, one aluminium (14) plus mining tokens (22). Fine - extremely fine. (36)
Estimate $100
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Thailand, Rama V Chulalongkorn (1868-1910) medal in nickel, with suspender bar (42mm). Toned, edge nick, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
USA, World Columbian Exposition, 1892, award medal in bronze (76mm), by Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury, Connecticut, obverse, by Augustus Saint Gaudens, reverse, by C.E.Barber, awarded to Chas. W. Wyllie, with original plush lined, see-both-sides, aluminium case. Edge nick, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $150
USA, St Patrick's Cathedral New York, Pope John Paul II 1995 Papal Visit, in bronze (50mm), obverse, bust of Pope Paul II in official robes, reverse, Saint Patrick's Cathedral with New York city skyline, with case of issue; also small light blue purse (8.5x5.5cm) with zip closer at top, with image of a vintage car on one side and underneath, '1905 Queen (England)'; small oval dome top storage tin (9x6.5x3.5cm) with floral design and on the base is printed 'Keller-Charles of Philadelphia'. The first with a few small tone spots, otherwise uncirculated, the rest very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
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USA, The Mass. Charitable Mechanic Association, in silver (38mm) by C. Gobrecht, reverse inscribed 'Bigelow Brothers & Kennard/for/Gold Watch Cases/Exhibtion/of/1847'. Pierced top and bottom for swivel mounting, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $140
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USA, Commemoration of Inauguration of Carl T.C. Gutierrez as Governor of Guam, 1995, in gilt (51mm); Statue of Liberty medal, undated, in bronze (30mm), reverse shows, 'Same/thickness of/copper as the/Statue of Liberty'; large example of USA dime, 1965, in white metal (77mm). The first with some loss of gilt and the last with tone spotting, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $50
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World, includes Australia, Queen Elizabeth II Royal Visit, 1954, stick-on badge in gilt and enamel (21x21mm), also stick-on bust of crowned Queen badge facing right in gilt and enamel (19x29mm) (2); Great Britain, Masonic, Rose Croix 18th Degree jewel, c1890, in silver gilt and enamel (43x62mm), by G.K. (G.Kenning, London). The last with some loss of silvering on some parts, otherwise fine, the rest extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $50
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World medals and medalets, including Australia, Royal Commonwealth Society, Centenary, 1968, silvered (51mm) (C.1968/6); Austria, commemorative Olympic medal, 1976, L.V.Rotsee; Germany, Industrial Exhibition Berlin, 1844, in bronze (45mm), by Lorenz; Tubingen University, 500th Anniversary, 1977, in silver (50mm); South Africa, Peace, 1919, in bronze; Switzerland, shooting medal, undated (34x53mm), with ribbon; Jules Repond medal, Fribourg, 1978; together with Austria, silver one hundred schilling, 1977 (KM.2936) 500th Anniversary Hall Mint. Very good - uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $120
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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 $40
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 $40
SOLD $30
World, includes Canadian Olympic Association medal, 1967, in nickel (32mm); France, Notre Dame De Paris medal, Edition 2008, in brass (34mm); Vatican, Pope John Paul II medal, 1978-2005, in gilt and silvered (34mm), by Giandomenico; also uniface medal for Macau, in silver (19mm), with ring top suspension, features lighthouse design; unidentified pendant in gilt (20mm), ring top suspension, both sides feature the bust of a bearded man wearing a hat with a feather from c1700s; Philippines, ten centimos, 1971 (KM.198), encased in acrylic oval hanger with pierced hole at top for suspension, on the casing around the coin is printed, 'Pamilihand Bayan/Philippines' (Town Market/Philippines); Thailand, baht, 1972 (KMY.97), Prince Vajiralongkorn Investiture, coin encased in acrylic oval hanger with suspension loop at the top (2). Very fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40