Catalogue
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, breast badge and neck badge in fitted case. Attributed to Hon. Sir John Lackey. Unnamed but with contemporary receipt from recipient's daughter. Enamel missing on top arm of cross on breast badge and chip on reverse arm of neck badge, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $950
Order of The British Empire - First Type Officers Breast Badge. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Order of the British Empire - second type - Members breast badge in case of issue. Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
Imperial Service Order (EVIIR). Top suspension ring missing and slight damage to reverse of crown, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Military Medal (GVR), Pte C.J. Stehn 41 Aust Inf. Impressed. Slight edge knock, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Military Medal (GVR). Name erased, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
George Medal (GVIR) L.A.C. Robert M. Stewart R.A.AF. Engraved. Edgeknock and some pitting on obverse, otherwise nearly very fine. GM L.G. 31 Oct 52. Together with: Newspaper cutting relating to incident, and copy of official citation. In case of issue. Leading Airoraftman Robert Mansfield STEWART serving with No 2 Airfield Construction Squadron, Royal Australin Air Force, Cocos Islands was the second of a number of airmen who went to the assistance of five visiting English servicemen, who were in extreme danger of being drowned when they were swept off a dangerous reef into the open sea, at West Island, on the 6th Apirl, 1952. Despite warnings of the treacherous nature of the surf, this airman without thought for his own personal safety, swam over the reef towards the servicemen in difficulties. With coolness he advised on Englishman of the best manner in which to regain the reef and actually dived under one man pushing him ont the crest of a wave. The dive under water in the sea-ward side of the reef with breakers up to fifteen feet high with terrific back surge of water and the danger of being sucked under the shelf of the reef, was a deed of great heroism. On satisfying himself that one Englishman had been swept to safety on the reef, L.A.C. STEWART then endeavoured to save the life of a fellow airman in the huge sea, but unfortunately, without success. STEWRT becoming exhausted swam further out sea where he saw three other men in difficulties. Remembering a gap in the surf, he decided to lead the others there, although it entailed a three mile swim. While fully aware that they were in shark infested waters, this airman by his cheerfulness and advice was able to keep up the morale of the others and lead them to safety.During this period, one member sustained cramp of the foot which was successfully treated by L.A.C. STEWART whilst in the water L.A.C. STEWART displayed outstanding qualities of courage, determination, skill and stamina. By his efforts it is considered that this airman saved the lives of at least four men and his performance was one of outstanding bravery.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,300
British Empire Medal (EIIR) - Civil, Cecil James Grady. Impressed. Good very fine.
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 - five bars - Cape Colony - Orange Free State - Transvaal - SOuth Africa 1901 - South Africa 1902. Tpr J. Farquahrson Scottish horse. Impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 - no bar, Tpr G. Cummings N.S.W. Lcrs. Engraved. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
King's South Africa medal - 2 bars 0 SOuth Africa 1901 - South Africa 1902, Cpl J. Elliott N.S.W. MR. Impressed. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,300
1914-15 Star, Pte E. Kirby 3 Bn A.I.F.; Another Pte J.F. Kenney 18 Bn A.I.F.; Another, Pte E. Lawton 2 L.H.R. A.I.F.; British War Medal 1914-18, CQMS Sjt J.H. Clay 13 Bn A.I.F.; Another, Pte T.P. Moher, 28 Bn A.I.F.; ANother Pte M Doherty, 4 Mt Coy A.I.F.; Victory Medal, Sgt W Horner 6 LHR A.I.F.. Impressed. Very fine. (3 stars, 4 medals)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Victory Medal (M.I.D.) Lt Col T. Matson A.I.F. Impressed. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Royal Australian Navy Long Service and Good COnduct Medal (GVR), P.O. A. Essex R.A.N. Severe attempt has been made to remove impressed naming, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $100
Polar Medal (EIIR) silver - one bar - Antarctic 1971, J.O. Cruise. Engraved. Uncirculated. In case of issue. Recipient served as geologist in the Australian National ANtarctic Research Expedition.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,100
Queensland Police Jubilee Medal 1897 in silver. A.C.T. Sergeant T. Carfoot. Engraved. No ribbon or top brooch bar. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $560
Senior Cadet Competitions, silver and enamel badge. Engraved on reverse 'Cadet P.A. Kaad, K. Coy. 36th Battn, District series 1913-14'. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $290