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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 $40
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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 $50
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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 $50
SOLD $30
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 $140
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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 $40
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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 $50
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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 $40
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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 $50
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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 $50
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Portugal, commemorative medallion of the inauguration of the eastern railway in Lisbon, 23 October 1856, in bronze (50mm), by Gerard, obverse, bishop blessing the train in the presence of the Royal Court. Edge mark on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
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 $2,100
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Russia, cast iron medal, 1901 (90mm)(weight 265g) commemorating two hundred years of mines in Nevyansk, obverse, busts facing of Tsar Peter I and Emperor Nicholas II; reverse, views of Nevyansk. Some rust spots, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $500
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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 $40
SOLD $30
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 $40
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South Africa, Transvaal Amateur Swimming Association prize medal in bronze (25.5mm), reverse inscribed, 'Team Race/1903-4/.P.A.S.C./A.E.Harris'. Very fine.
Estimate $50
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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 $70
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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, 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, 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 $40
SOLD $30
United Nations, Medals of the Nations of the World, part set of forty one proof sterling silver medals (32mm) by the Franklin Mint, c1976, (total weight .545g). Nearly FDC - FDC. (41)
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
Treasures of The Aztecs, an incomplete set containing eleven of twelve sterling silver medals with partial gold plating (44mm), by Franklin Mint. Nearly FDC - FDC. (11)
Estimate $200
SOLD $360
Lunar Fan-Shaped Collection, thirteen gold plated copper fan shaped medals, each depicting a Chinese Lunar symbol, by Macquarie Mint. In official case, uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
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 $40
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World, includes China, wealth medal in silvered bronze (40mm), features Wu the god of wealth on the obverse and text translated as, 'The Philippine Palace of Morality' and 'Make Money and Gain Treasure', and on the reverse is Chinese text translated as, 'The God of Fortune'; Hong Kong, medal in silvered brass (39x44mm), with ring top suspension, obverse with eagle attacking a baby dragon, reverse, Chinese text for Hong Kong; Japan, large silvered bronze plaque (80x80x10mm), obverse with mother and child, reverse with Japanese text translated as, A 'Growing Child/100th Anniversary of Founding/October 26, 1972/Kita Ward Elementary School'. All items with much silvering worn, the last with barely any left, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $70
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World medals and medallions, various themes, all base metal and c1930 - modern. Fair - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $30
SOLD $50
World medals, assorted issues includes, Masonic silver gilt in case, some Australian checks, Papal medal(cased); Australia, Ayr Centenary 1982 (cased) by Stokes, (2Kg). Fine - uncirculated. (approx 70)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
World Scouting, 1950s-1970s, includes a variety of scouting patches for Jamborees including Canterbury (NZ) Jamboree 1954, Pan Pacific in Victoria (Australia) Jamboree 1948-1949, Pan Pacific in Sydney (Australia) Jamboree 1952-53, and various others as well as embroidered strips with Jamboree location names and scouting group locations, also various metal badges including Boy Scouts hat badges (2) and a commemorative badge from Czechoslovakia for A.B.Svojsik 1911-1946; Boy Scouts lapel badge; other scouting items. Mostly fine - extremely fine. (50)
Estimate $50
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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 $60
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