Medals & Medallion

Lot 53 Sydney Opera House, 1973 $2420-$2640 FDC 1973, Opening of the Sydney Opera House, proof gold, two medallion set (1 8ct, 23.4g, 32mm, combined weight 46.65g) by Matthey Garrett (C.1973/16, 17). In official case of issue with certificate number 561, FDC.

Lot 54 France, Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale Gold Medal, 1878 $5000-$6000 aFDC Paris Exposition Universelle Internationale Gold Prize medal designed by Jules-Clement Chaplain. This medal marks the emergence of Art Nouveau design. Weight, 88g, 23ct. Lot 55 Victoria, Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888 $3000-$4000

aFDC Medal awarded to & edge inscribed, Sir P. Cunlife Owen K.C.M.G. C.B & Co For Service at the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne. 23ct, 50.7g. Struck by Stokes of Melbourne.

Lot 56 Great Britain, Wrangham Medal for Cambridge University, 1842 $700-$900 aFDC Struck by William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton). 23ct, 38.8g, rare.

Lot 57 Victoria, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, 1888 $3000-$4000 EF Gold medal featuring a crowned & veiled bust of Victoria; around, CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MELBOURNE &, within wreath of oak & wattle, Southern Cross, around, ARTIBUS DIGNIS HONOR INSIGNIS (To the deserving arts distinguished honour); below, MDCCCLXXXVIII (1888). 24ct, 45.8g. Lot 58 Victoria, British Victorian Jubilee Gold Medal, 1897 $800-$1000

VG Struck in 22ct gold to commemorate the 60th anniversary of reign of Queen Victoria, 1837-1897.

Lot 59 Great Britain, Victoria, Queen Victoria. Golden Jubilee. Medal, 1888 $5000-$6000 aFDC Royal mint, Eimer-1733a, BHM-3219. 24ct, 84.5g, housed in oversized case, likely of the time, rare.

Lot 60 Great Britain, King George V Gold Coronation Medal $5000-$6000

FDC BHM-4022, 51mm, spectacular example of this official coronation medal designed by Mackennal, struck to commemorate the Coronation of George V in 1911. Sold with original box of issue. 24ct, 83.8g, rare.

Lot 61 Great Britain, King George V Official Silver Jubilee Medal, 1910 - 1935 $8000-$10000 FDC Struck in gold by P. Metcalfe, 57mm, 123.13g, Eimer 2029a; BHM 4249, hairlines in otherwise brilliant fields, very rare in this metal with only 99 pieces struck, in Royal Mint case of issue.

Lot 62 Great Britain, Edward VII Gold Coronation Medal, 1902 $5000-$6000 aFDC Official Royal Mint Medal, 55.7mm. By G.W. de Saulles. Crowned & draped bust of Edward right wearing Order chain, branch below, rev. Crowned, draped & veiled bust of Queen Consort Alexandra right, Coronation date below. BHM 3737, Eimer 1871.

Lot 63 Scotland, Civil University, Glasgow, 1862 $2000-$3000

VF Medal awarded to David Thomas B.A., 'Tulit Medal', 23ct 32.98g. With rim knocks & hairlines.

Lot 64 Great Britain, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887 $300-$500

FDC Struck in bronze (77mm) by J.E.Boehm (Eimer 1733b, BHM 3219), in original box of issue, scarce this fine.

Lot 65 Great Britain, Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, Investiture, 1911 $300-$500 FDC Struck in silver (35mm) late Edward VIII, by Royal Mint, in original case of issue (Eimer 1925; BHM 4079). Lot 66 Victoria, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, 1889 $300-$400 EF Struck in silver (51mm) by H.Stokes, edge impressed 'G.G. Verzyl - Chemical Products'. Potential ex-mount, in plush case.

Lot 67 Great Britain, Victoria, Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1897 $300-$400 FDC Struck in silver (56mm) (BHM.3506; Eimer 1817). In red leatherette case of issue, some minor contact otherwise as issued.

Lot 68 Great Britain, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887 $500-$700 FDC Struck in silver (77mm) by J.E.Boehm (Eimer 1733b, BHM 3219), in original box of issue, scarce this fine.

Lot 69 Great Britain, Victoria, Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1897 $300-$400 aFDC Struck in silver (56mm) (BHM.3506; Eimer 1817). Without case of issue, break in toning to obverse braids otherwise as issued.

Lot 70 Great Britain, Victoria, Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1897 $1000-$1500 aFDC Struck in 22ct gold (26mm) 12.95g (BHM.3506, Eimer 1817), in red leatherette case of issue, slight friction. EF Territorial Efficient Service medal, George VI to Captain L.G.Treadwell, Warwarkshire Regt, with Regimental cap badge (2).

Lot 72 Russia, Group $50-$70 WWII silver medal for valour, 3rd class, number 2933816; & Russian Federation 30 years since end of WWII, 1945-75, off the ribbon (2 medals).

Lot 73 Germany, Group $50-$70 WWII medal for Social Welfare; together with Alpine Troops Jager cap badges (2), acorns & oak leaves (3 items).

Lot 74 Belgium, Group $50-$70 WWII Gilt cross for Civil Merit, with USA Bronze star for heroism (2 medals).

Lot 75 Pakistan, Group $100-$150

VF-EF Army General Service medal, bar for Kashmir War 1964 with Sitara star 1965; War medal 1965; Army 10 year Service medal; War Service medal 1971; Centenary of Quaid-i-Asam medal 1976, 1998 Nuclear Test Chagai medal; Hijri medal 1979; Republic Day medal 1956; Pakistan Resolution Day medal 1990; Combined Services LS medal; Pakistan Democracy medal, all with ribbons, VF-EF (12 medals).

Lot 76 Pakistan, Group $80-$100

VF-EF Army General Service medal, bar for Kashmir War 1964, with Sitara star 1965; War medal 1965; Army 10 year Service medal; Centenary of Quaid-i-Asam medal 1976, 1998 Nuclear Test Chagai medal; Hijri medal 1979; Republic Day medal 1956; Pakistan Resolution Day medal 1990; Combined Services LS medal; Pakistan Democracy medal, all with ribbons, VF-EF, some spotting or rust (11 medals).