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Battle of Long Tan - Vietnam, 25th Anniversary, medallion in silver (70mm) by the Royal Australian Mint. In box of issue, cardboard outer slightly damaged, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
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Western Australia Police, shako plate in silver, hallmarked, Birmingham 1890. Good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,600
Queensland Police, epaulette with button (QC) and two pips; Navy bosun's whistle by Rider & Bell; various pieces relating to military or naval belts or buckles (24) includes some reproduction. Poor - very fine. (26)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
New South Wales Military Forces, lion boss keeper (53mm) with chain and whistle attached, in white metal (Grebert p116). Nice example with all attachments intact, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
New South Wales Military Forces, boss keeper (missing centre lion) (50mm) with chain and whistle, in white metal (Grebert p116). Good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Pacific Islands Regiment, belt buckles in brass, four types, Pacific Islands Regiment with King's crown centre; another with Queen's crown; Pacific Islands Regiment To Find A Path with palm tree centre; another identical details but a later version. The first and third well polished and worn particularly in centre, good - fine, the other two extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $100
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Military prize medals, all British related, for shooting, boxing, athletics and soccer, a good assortment, noted Army Rifle Association India medal and News of the World Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs enamel fob medal, also a few other military related items and a Clydesdale Police ID tag. Very fine - extremely fine. (22)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Germany, Schutztruppe or Naval other ranks belt buckle, two piece in brass and nickel. Some dents on brass body otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
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Germany, Third Reich, Wound Badge 3rd Class; Driver's Proficiency Badge 1st Class, another 2nd Class (missing securing lugs on back); D.R.A. Sports Badge. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $80
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WWI map, Hazebrouck 5A, Edition 2, Belgium, linen covered colour map, some areas highlighted with colour pencil such as Staple, Hezecques, Lisbourg and Pr?defin. Fine.
Estimate $50
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Australia, WWI, First Tunnelling Company AIF, Honour Roll, printed on paper (420mm x 700mm) mounted, glazed and framed (1030mm x 730mm). Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Anzac 20th Anniversary envelope, registered number 2445 and postmarked Devonport, Tas, 25AP35, written on the envelope, 'Issued April 25th 1935 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli with autographs of Anzacs who participated', addressed to Mr G Choveaux, Devonport, Tas., with three 2 pence red Anzac Commemorative stamps, two joined and with John Ash imprint, the envelope bearing the signatures of 35 Anzacs present at the Gallipoli landing, 22 on the front and 13 on the back. Extremely fine and probably unique.
Estimate $100
SOLD $250
Australian Victory Contingent to London 1946, autograph book with coloured first page by T.J.Lattin depicting HMAS Shropshire ploughing through the ocean waves and ship's crest plus opened scroll bearing the title, Australian / Victory Contingent / To / London 1946 / In / H.M.A.S."Shropshire", inside containing autographs of AMF, RAN, RAAF and Nursing components of contingent including signatures of Victoria Cross recipients, Pte Richard Kelliher, Pte Frank Partridge and Sgt Reg Rattey, also includes hand written names including rank and with honours and decorations of all 258 contingent members. Good very fine and unique.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
Miscellaneous: Assortment of photos, cards and cigarette cards, mostly military related, also includes several featuring early Sydney and flood scenes in country New South Wales. Of particular interest is a series of photos relating to Pte W.W. Martin 58 Battalion AIF, KIA 29 September 1918 along with letters of sympathy from King George V and the Secretary of State for War. Many other named photos in the lot. There is also a Royal Air Force Convoy Note dated 1 July 1945 and signed by the vehicle driver LAC Goldberg and the recipient Corporal S Broadbelt. According to information supplied by the latter, following delivery of this consignment, Goldberg stole ammunition from the camp and while en route to Palestine he was captured and subsequently tried and executed. An interesting lot. Very good - very fine. (approximately 100)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
WWI trench art, letter openers (2) in style of Arabic daggers, made from bullets, cartridge cases and copper and brass plate, one with blade engraved, '4-10-17 / ZONNEBEKE', also a WWI medal pair (copies), WWI Discharge Certificate for Pte A.E.Harris 50 Bn AIF and a variety of post war papers and documents as well as a studio portrait in uniform for Harris and a tape recording of his funeral service; also other family connected documents including Certificate of Discharge and other papers for his son Lance Sgt A.Harris, New Guinea Force Training School and Xmas Menu 1944 for the NG Training School with handwritten nominal roll and individual signatures (probably unique). Some water damage otherwise fine - very fine. (lot)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Cigarette case, in silver with lady's carry chain (74mm x 85mm), hallmarked, inscribed on front 'Presented / By The Inhabitants of / Murton Colliery / to / Cpl. Wilfred S.James / 518 / Australian Forces / Who Gained the D.C.M. at the / Dardenelles / 1915', on the back, initials 'C.J.' / August 23rd 1917'. Very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,200
Mounted Infantry spurs; sterling silver business card case, hallmarked for London, 1919, by S.M & Co (Sampson Mordan & Co); ladies small mother of pearl handle pen knife (some rusting); webbing strap. Fine. (5 pieces)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Coldstream Guards, hat in black blue with white band with badge affixed; Army sidecap with attached 24th Regt London (The Queens) badge; Vietnam, green pith helmet; German hand grenade, timber handle type; colour photo of Australian Prime Minister J.H.Scullin 1929/32 with personal profile on back. The photo laminated but creased, otherwise very fine. (5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $30
Third Reich, SA dagger, etched blade 'Alles fur Deutschland' (Everything for Germany), SA logo and eagle inserts missing from handle, blade by Solingen, logo nearly worn off. Scabbard rusty, blade heavily oiled, fine.
Estimate $100
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Great Britain, Metropolitan Police, helmets, GVIR, EIIR both with badges. Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Japan, WWII, wartime savings bonds, thirty five yen, number 022558 issue 20, showa 16.2 (February 1941); fifteen yen, number 095458 issue 19, showa 20.2 (February 1945); unused Japanese Forces' postcards (2). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $30
SOLD $10
France, Second National Defence Loan poster (745mm x 500mm) framed reprint of an original held by Imperial War Museum. Very fine.
Estimate $30
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Military cigarette cards, History of Naval Uniforms, by Carreras Limited, London, complete set of fifty cards, framed in individual protective pockets. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
World War II, Prisoner of War, pamphlets and documents distributed by the allies to advise locals and Japanese of the surrender, including a letter with a drawing of a scene and thank you note from Japanese POWs; also photos relating to POWs and a postcard from the RAN certifying that the bearer operated the controls of the Japanese Midget Submarine sunk in Sydney Harbour May 31st 1942.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Infantry Training, (4-Training Organization), 1914 General Staff War Office; The Observer's Book of Aircraft, 1954; The Observer's Book of Ships, undated; Pocket Ready Reckoner with calculations from 1/16 of a penny to one pound; United Ancient Order Druids Friendly Society, General Laws for The Government of the South Australian U.A.O.D., President No.3 District book, printed 1889, inside cover marked with names of the Presidents for 1889/90, 1890/91 and 1891/92. Second with loose cover, otherwise fine, the last scarce.
Estimate $30
SOLD $20
Army, The Soldiers' Newspaper, official newspaper of the Australian Army, Editions 1019, 1020, 1022-1169, 1172-1181, from 1 Mar 2001 - 13 Dec 2007; Incoming The Soldier's Magazine, Issues, 4, 6, 8, Mar 2004-Apr 2005; Gallipoli, 90th Anniversary Tribute, publication by ADF Newspapers, 23pp (3 copies). Extremely fine. (166)
Estimate $70
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Army, The Soldiers' Newspaper, official newspaper of the Australian Army, Editions 1182-1207, 1209-1227, from 7 Feb 2008 - 10 Dec 2009; Air Force News, official newspaper of the RAAF, Vol 49 No 1-23 and Vol 50 No 1-23, missing V49/4, 5, 8, from 8 Feb 2007 - 11 Dec 2008; Navy News, official newspaper of the RAN, Vol 50 No 1-23 and Vol 51 No 1-23, from 8 Feb 2007 - 11 Dec 2008. Extremely fine. (134)
Estimate $60
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Army, The Soldiers' Newspaper, official newspaper of the Australian Army, Editions 1228-1250, from 4 Feb 2010 - 9 Dec 2010; Air Force News, official newspaper of the RAAF, Vol 51 No.1-23, Vol 52 No.1-23, missing V51/8, from 5 Feb 2009 - 9 Dec 2010; Navy News, official newspaper of the RAN, Vol 52 No.1-23, Vol 53 No.1-23, missing V52/2, 53/12, from 5 Feb 2009 - 9 Dec 2010; The Spirit of Anzac, a Defence Force Journal publication (1990) featuring images relevant to ANZAC. Extremely fine. (113)
Estimate $50
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Navy News, official newspaper of the RAN, Vol 44, No 4, March 2001 to Vol 9, No 23, December 2006, 137 consecutive issues except for Vol 47, No 17. Extremely fine. (137)
Estimate $60
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Air Force News, official newspaper of the RAAF, Vol 43, No 1, February 2001 to Vol 48, No 23, December 2006 complete, 127 consecutive issues; RAAF Safe, the OH&S magazine of the RAAF, 2004 issues 1-6 and 2005 issues 1-6; Fighter Force & Airlift Group National, news from RAAF Base Williamtown and Richmond, Vol 6, No 4, April 2000. Extremely fine. (139)
Estimate $60
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