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Australia, gold fob from the Narracoorte Gun Club 1911, the President;s Trophy won by H.P.K. Tidswell, (27.5mm) (6.0 grams, 9 carat); another silver medalet (22 mm), 'Rechabite Jubilee 1885, rev. 'Peace and Plenty'; worn acid dipped twenty cents 1973. Second has been mounted, mostly fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
Presentation fob, to Mr. J.B. Steer by the residents of Point Sturt, May 12, 1912, (9 carat, 6.0 grams). With ornate support attached, and engraved shield around. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Presentation fob, to R.T. Lock, Past President, 1914, blacksmith's Society, Adelaide Branch, (9 carat, 6.0 grams). With support attached. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $340
World War I, AIF return fob, to Driver F.P. Smith No.1088; in recognition of services to king and country from Y.J.R.S.W.H. Assn. (9 carat, 4.8 grams); another to F.P. Smith for 10 mile bicycle rare, 20.4.1910, (15 carat, 5.3 grams); a small gilt RAAF brooch; and a rising sun, military forces ladies broach (9 carat, 4.6 grams). Fine-very fine. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
World War I, AIF return fob, to H.A. Edwards from Thomas & Hill, 28.11.16, 'With Best Wishes for a Safe Return', (9 carat, 6.1 grams). With ornate support attached, and engraved wreath around. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
World War I, AIF return fob, to R. Brewster in appreciation of going on active service to the Great War, (15 carat, 8.1 grams) issued by Tibooburra & Milparinka Districts. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $230
World War I, return fob in gold (9ct, 5.8gms, 27 x 32mm), inscribed on rev. 'Presented / to / Pte W.W.McNee / by the Residents of / Gladesville / on his Return from Active / Service / 6.8.19'. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
'IOOF' (International Order of Odd Fellows), gold 9 crt (6.2 grams) star attached to chain and pin, engraved on reverse 'F.W.Ricketts/ L. Cornwall No.1/ N.G. Team/ Ending 31.5.19/ Launceston. Very fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $60
Presentation fobs (2), by F.J. Whenah, Moota Homing Club, to J. Nicholas 1923, another similar undated, relate to Melbourne to Moota championships, (9 carat, 10.6 grams). With support attached. Good very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Cricket fob medal in 9 carat gold L.M.C. Assn/ U.L.C.C./ 'B' Grade Premiers/ W.G.Minett/ 1931-32 (Birmingham maker) (4.1gms). Extremely fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
(Melbourne) ST.A.P.C.C (Box Hill) silver (2) and gold (2) fob medals dated 1932 - 5 (9 carat lined only) all to J.S.. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Sydney Wharf Labourers Union, badge in nickel (26mm), dated 1901, 1902, 1903, WMH (William M Hughes) No.584. Holed at 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock, fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Union badge, Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen in silver, rev. 'Tell the Boys to Pull Together', in silver (25.5mm), (Smith 91). Very fine, scarce.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Badges, a small group including Empire Parliamentary Association badge, 1926 in silver and enamel, Victorian Typographical Society Jubilee, badge in bronze and enamel, Made in Australia Council, badge in bronze and enamel, Camberwell Grammar School, badge in silver and enamel. Fine - very fine. (4)
Estimate $130
SOLD $110
New South Wales Government Railways in brass (25mm). King Edward College badge in silver by Bridgland & King. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Disciplined Services' cap badges. Queensland Police; Brisbane Metropolitan Fire Brigade; Wellington New Zealand Fire Service; Department of Civil Aviation. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
N.S.W., National Emergency Service, 'Warden' badge, by Angus & Coote, Jewellers, crowned circular badge with enamel NES and supporting bar with Warden. Extremely fine.
Estimate $30
SOLD $40
Automobile badges, including New Zealand, London, AAA, Netherlands, Canberra, RAC (4, one broken), Surfers Paradise, RAA, RAC Qld, NRMA, Northern Territory AA, Switzerland. Mostly very fine. (15)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Eight Hour Day, Tasmania (circa 1910), tin pin back badge. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Tin badges, mostly WWI vintage and military related. Fine - uncirculated. (approx. 100)
Estimate $60
SOLD $160
Miscellaneous bear tokens and notes, including Australia commemorative 30mm bronze medalets for Thorbecker's machine made Monopoly cigarettes, made at the Melbourne Exbibition 1880 both varieties, obv. bear, (C.1880/16; 1880/17); Great Britain, Staffordshire, 1811 Fletcher & Sharratt, Walsall halfpenny token, obv. sitting bear to left, (D.102); notes featuring bears, notgeld fifty pfennig (2) Berlin 9.9.1921 and Gtendal Ultm., 15.7.1921; another note for Russia five hundred roubles, Credit Bank 1920 (bear on back). Generally extremely fine or better. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Berlin, 1936, Film Crew badge, in enamel and bronze (39mm), maker Rob.Neff Berlin W57 on reverse. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
Berlin, 1936, official commemorative medal in bronze (37mm) by Karl Roth, Munich. Small edge bruise, good very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
Berlin, 1936, proposed partipant's badge, in bronze and enamel (44mm) made by H.Osang, Dresden, eagle with swastika on Olympic rings. The I.O.C. objected to the swastika design and a new badge had to be made. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
Berlin, 1936, souvenir medallion in bronze (34mm) with design similar to that of the participants medal. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1936, Winter Games, Organising Committee, silvered and enamelled badge (34mm), mountain with Olympic rings, Kreuzeck-Garmisch above, with silvered wreath surround, C.Poellath Schrobenhausen on back. Slight wear to enamel, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
Berlin, 1936, brochure in English, giving information on events, schedules, ticketing, accommodation, 2nd edition published January 1936 in co-operation with the Propanganda Committee for the Olympic Games. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $0
Melbourne, 1956, commemorative medal in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros for K.G.Luke. In plastic case of issue. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Melbourne 1956, official silk cloth badge with official approved logo or emblem. As new, scarce.
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
Melbourne, 1956 Badges featuring John Landy and Kevin O'Halloran plus 'Eventide Homes Appeal 2 Shillings' Appeal Badge with 'Olympic Games 1956' legend, the last badge rare. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60