Medals & War Memorabilia

ID - 483217 - A spectacular assortment of medals awarded to Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001); including a Member of the Order of Australia medal (AM), a medal for an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), a 1945 Defence Medal, a 1939-1945 War Medal, a 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal, a 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal, and an Italian Order of Merit, 5th Class (OMRI); plus a bar of miniature medals including all of the above with the addition of a miniature insignia for the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem with rosette to ribbon, plus a ribbon bar, and assorted related pieces

Largest set; AM inscribed to back, the remainder uninscribed/marked; includes presentation cases for OBE, AM

ID - 483218 - Four Red Cross long service medals, including two early K. G. Luke (Melbourne) ���Twenty Years Service��� medals with enamelled panels, including an original box, and two later ���Long Service��� medals, one with small gold tone rosette pin to ribbon, the other with a laurel pin

From the estate of Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001)

ID - 483219 - An early collection of insignia relating to the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, a 12th century Catholic military order; including a large breast star without crown, an insignia medal for a Knight of the Order with neck ribbon, and a small ribbon pin with Amalfi cross; the miniature of this medal set attached to the bar with the medals of Allan J. Campbell AM, OBE

ID - 483220 - An antique Princess Mary Christmas 1914 gift box, in patinated brass with raised detail, with 'Cheney' name etched to underside

Hinge pin lost and lid loose, wear and tear appropriate to age

ID - 483221 - Three WWI medals, awarded to 202527 Private Frank Trent of the 2/4th Battalion Hampshire Regiment; including an Allied Victory Medal, a British War Medal, and a Military Medal 'For Bravery in the Field' with first type George V portrait in Field Marshall's uniform; all marked to edge, one with original ribbon bar

Some surface patination and spotting, ribbon as found; length including ribbon:

ID - 483222 - A pair of WWII medals, including a British Empire 1939-1945 War Medal one with marked rim for a N207413 L. Young, and an Efficiency Medal with King George VI portrait to reverse and 'Hong Kong' suspender bar

Both in good condition, some patination and wear

ID - 483223 - Two beautiful RAAF pins, including a 9ct gold lined silver brooch with eagle and enamelled RAAF pendant, and an exceptionally well crafted basse taille enamelled sterling silver RAAF wings brooch

Eagle brooch marked '9ct SL.', wings brooch marked 'S.SIL'
Largest:

ID - 483224 - A pair of medals, awarded to Inspector Wilfred Briddon of Manchester, UK, including a 1939-1945 Defence Medal, and a 'For Exemplary Police Service' medal, both with ribbons on bar, accompanied by an original newspaper article mentioning Wilfred and the award, presumed c.1950s, both in excellent condition in original box

Dimensions of medal and bar:

ID - 483225 - A rare Australian Red Cross ���Distinguished Service��� medal, awarded to Allan J. Cambpell AM OBE (b.1904 - d.2001), marked to back for Stokes & Sons (Melbourne) and 'A. J. Campbell 8.5.62', with beautiful enamelled openwork cross and surround

Discolouration to grosgrain ribbon, wear to enamelling, otherwise very good

ID - 483226 - A rare Australian Red Cross ���Honorary Life Member��� medal, awarded to Allan J. Campbell AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001) by K. G. Luke (Melbourne) with lovely enamelled face, marked to back 'Allan J. Campbell November 1977'

Some minor discolouration and fraying to ribbon, slight pitting to enamels

ID - 483227 - Two large scale unusual Australian medallions, including a Northern Territory 'The Battle of Australia' 1992, commemorating the 50th memorial anniversary of Australia's homefront efforts in WW2, in particular the Bombing of Darwin; and a 'Parliament South Australia' medal with inscribed 'With the compliments of Hon. Graham Gunn, M.P.', presumed Graham Gunn (b.1942) member for Stuart and Eyre

ID - 483228 - A rare early 20th century Royal Australian Artillery, I Australian Corps (AIF) sweetheart badge, with the colour patch of red over blue through a triangle laid on metal

No catch; otherwise very good, surface wear and patina

ID - 483229 - A rare Australian Red Cross ���Meritorious Service Award��� medal, awarded to Allan J. Campbell (b.1904 - d.2001), marked to back 'Mr Allan Campbell/236/November 1994' by Stokes (Melbourne) with gorgeous enamelled cross to center

Excellent condition

ID - 483230 - An English issue 'Lusitania' medallion medal in original box

Box in fair condition

ID - 483231 - An assortment of quality military badges, including an 'Australian Army Ordnance' badge, two RAF Wireless Operator badges in the form of a hand holding lightning bolts, a 'Royal Queensland Regiment' badge and a Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF) badge, plus more

With overall wear and tear, largest:

ID - 483232 - A bronze Anzac Commemorative Medallion, issued to surviving members who served at Gallipoli, with engraving indicating it was awarded to a L. W. Scott, possibly Lindsay William Scott (b.1897 - d.1973) who served in the 3rd Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli in 1915 and was wounded, later eventually reaching the rank of Sergeant

With original velvet box, box as found with lifting and wear, medal in excellent condition, dimensions of medal:

ID - 483233 - A signed and framed photograph, depicting Gen. Douglas MacArthur (b.1880 - d.1964) and another figure, likely Lt. Col. Richard Kerens Sutherland (b.1893 - d.1966) Chief of Staff to MacArthur; accompanied by two ink signatures; authenticity of signatures unconfirmed

By repute from the collection of Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001); for another example of this photograph, see record no.
99183513864402061 at the State Library of Queensland

Foxing to matboard, some discolouration; framed dimensions:

ID - 483234 - A collection of insignia relating to the Order of the Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, a 12th century Catholic military order, including a miniature medal, a standard sized medal, and a bow for the suspension of a medal on a sash

ID - 483235 - A beautiful Japanese Red Cross medal on ribbon, with motif of an imperial phoenix flanked by paulownia, a Japanese Youth Red Cross badge marked ���JRC���, three early Australian Red Cross enamel pins, and an assortment of mixed international Red Cross badges for New Zealand, Malaysia, and the Philippines

Largest (Japanese medal):

ID - 483236 - A very rare copy of 'Brisbane's War Pictorial 1914-1919', published by F. W. Thiel, Brisbane; QLD, Australia; featuring photos and captions from WWI, including scenes of troops and ships, fundraising events, training camps, and more

With wear and tear; fraying and damage to edges of cover and pages, some tape repairs and other marks, overall a good reading copy for age

ID - 483237 - Three Iraqi war themed military patches: including a 'Saddam Trophy 1991' RAF 9 & 14 Squadrons patch, a RAF 'Tornado F3/Desert Storm '91' 43rd Squadron patch, and a 13th Squadron RAF squadron 'Desert Storrm' patch

Each approx.

ID - 483238 - Four military and associated organizations patches, including 'Australian Customs Coast Watch', 'Patron Nine One', 'Sikorsky Seahawk/Fly Navy', and a NATO Tigers Association '74 'Strike Back' patch

Largest (tigers):

ID - 483240 - A large assortment of mixed vintage and WWII era ephemera and photography relating to Australian and American military forces in Queensland during the war and beyond, from the collection of Allan J. Campbell AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001) including images of MacArthur, Eleanor Roosevelt, and other notable names; a collection of newspaper clippings, original photographs of diggers training in the bush, probably at Atherton, including the 9th Australian Division

Campbell was involved in many areas of Brisbane life during the 1940s, including being the Managing Director of the Trocadero Dansant music hall, owner of Campbell Advertising, and President of the 'Australian American Association' as well as working in an information officer capacity with the RAAF and other military organisations, heavily involved in promoting friendly relations between Australian and American troops in particular; many of these photographs and publications would have been part of that effort

Various conditions; some wear staining and tear to various pieces, some with inscriptions

ID - 483241 - A photograph, signed to 'The Brisbane Club' by Brigadier General LeGrande A. Diller (b.1901 - d.1987) to Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE, (b.1904 - d.2001) accompanied by various papers and letters

Authenticity unconfirmed

ID - 483242 - A first edition hardcover copy of 'Australian Chivalry - Reproductions in Colour and Duo-tone of Official War Paintings', edited by J.L. Treloar, Australian War Memorial publications, 1933

In very good condition

ID - 483243 - A photograph, depicting Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito of Japan (b.1901 - d.1989), meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo; with writing to front, including 'To Alan Campbell - Brisbane 1946'; plus an additional copy of the photograph, a copy of Campbell's statement of history with MacArthur, a letter via. Diller regarding a photograph sent to Cambpell, possibly the aforementioned photo, and more

From the estate of Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001), who claimed the photograph was signed by both MacArthur and Hirohito; authenticity unconfirmed, no examples of Hirohito writing in English or signing his name in English alphabet have been noted historically

Dimensions of photograph:

ID - 483244 - A beautiful Retsol ('Returned Sailors and Soldiers', Geelong) woolen tartan rug with two different tartan patterns to either side and fringed edge, c.1920s-1930s, one side in Stewart 'Dress' tartan, the other in Gordon tartan

Excellent condition, with original label, size approx.:

ID - 483245 - A vintage film reel in tin case, containing a film titled 'Battle of the Atlantic!' by Castle Films, presumed circa 1943, the case with a hand typed description of the contents, including footage of u-boats, the destruction of the HMS Barham, the sinking of the French fleet at Toulon, Spitfire aircraft on British carriers, and German raiders sinking merchant ships, the tin marked for the Eastman Kodak Company

Film appears in very good condition; tin with some wear and tear, contents of film unchecked/untested
Tin:

ID - 483246 - An quality leather sheathed brass telescope, marked for Stanley (London) with army broad arrow mark below '1918', indicating possible military issue

Some wear to leather, minor patina to brass, lens appears undamaged

Unextended length: 30cm (L)
Extended length:

ID - 483247 - Two vintage cotton flags attributed to the British Army Regulation Lance Pennon in good condition with brass eyelets, plus a red and yellow triangular Naval pendant flag, wear as appropriate to age

Lance Pennon measured:

ID - 483248 - A rare first edition (April, 1943) of UK Air Ministry publication "Elementary Flying Training" marked "official copy", signed to lower first first page, in fantastic condition for age, some signs of wear to edges of pages

ID - 483249 - Two WWII DRP Esbit foldable Kocher cooking stoves designed for German soldiers with signs of use from the field, in good condition for age, residue to inside of model 9 stove

ID - 483250 - An rare antique copy of 'The Woman's Motor Manual' by Gladys de Havilland, War Service Manuals, Temple Press Ltd, London, 1918

Good used condition

ID - 483251 - A bundle of vintage American Independence memorabilia, including a marigold carnival glass 1776-1976 bicentennial commemorative plate and silver-tone medal in display box with fact sheet, a copy of 'George Washington - A Brief Biography' by, W. MacDonald, from the Eleventh edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1911, The Mount Vernont Ladies' Association of the Union, Virginia, 1973

ID - 483252 - A collection of miniature flags and bases, in a case

Largest measured,

ID - 483253 - Two vintage Australian military metal storage boxes, including an ammunition box with leather handles

Largest:

ID - 483254 - A large, vintage American flag with forty-eight stars; purportedly flown outside the former AMP building (now the MacArthur Chambers), General Headquarters of the Allied Forces on Queen Street, Brisbane, during WWII when Gen. Douglas MacArthur (b.1880 - d.1964) was in residence

Authenticity unconfirmed; accompanied by a statutory declaration, and mentioned in the inventory of Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE (d.2001)
In good vintage condition; some wear and discolouration appropriate to age

ID - 483255 - A boxed first edition copy of 'The Changing of the Guard: Graphic Incidents of the Two Wars', c.1941, published by and for the Australian War Memorial, with hard bound cover with gilt coat of arms and original box, filled with reproduction photographs

Some wear to outer box, hardcover with splotchy tone, interior of book with minor wear and discolouration appropriate to age

ID - 483256 - An assortment of war ephemera, including copies of 'Queensland's First Artillery' by Drury Clark, c.1982, and 'Gateway to Victory: The Establishment of the first U.S. Armed Forces in Australia 1941-42' by Noel Tunny, c.1991; two copies of 'War in Pictures' magazine, July and September 1940; and other assorted papers and photographs including a printed copy of a communique regarding the sinking of the AHS Centaur

All in various conditions, some with damage (wear, water damage, discolouration), some good; from the estate of Allan J. Campbell, AM, OBE (b.1904 - d.2001)

ID - 483257 - A vintage ANZAC rustic timber ammunition box with hinged lid

ID - 483258 - Two vintage JS Guided Missile military games, including army, and air force

In used condition, all parts not guaranteed

One box measured

ID - 483259 - A vintage invitation to the The Guild of the pilots and Air Navigators of the British Empire 25th anniversary event, November 30th 1954, in the presence of HRH Duke of Edinburgh, Grand Master

ID - 483260 - Three vintage Airfix-600 model ship kits in original boxes, including Tirpitz, HMS Hood and HMS Ark Royal, appear unused

Dimensions of each box

ID - 483261 - A USA airman's forage cap c.1941 (WWII), piece appears unissued
Size: 7��

ID - 483262 - An assortment of ten Japanese "1/700 Waterline" series scale models, made by Hasegawa and Roshima, in boxes, as found

"Battleship Hyuga" box measured:

ID - 483263 - A USA airman's forage cap c.1939 (WWII), piece appears unissued
Size: 7��

ID - 483264 - Five vintage Airfix-72 model aircraft kits in original boxes, including Wellington B.111, PBY-5A Catalina, P-51D Mustang, Stormovik and Lockheed Hudson 1, Mustang partially asembled with transparent body and battery, otherwise appear unused

Dimensions of Mustang box

ID - 483265 - Four vintage military canvas gun covers, marked '37 M.M. GUN PLATE - B 51353'

All as found

ID - 483266 - Three framed commemorative items, including a family memorial for DC McKenzie, an Australian airman serving with the Canadian Airforce, 1944, two VAOC Certificates of Appreciation of Two Year's Service, 1943-1945, presented to Mr JH Davison and Miss MDA Davidson, and a Certificate of Appreciation, Returned Sailors', Soldiers' & Airman's Imperial League of Australia presented to Mrs EA Mawer, 1952

no frame to last listed, marks and stains to paper

Dimensions of frame

ID - 483267 - Three United Nations snap back caps and a full size United Nations hat, plus five large real photographs of Army Medical helicopter rescue

ID - 483268 - A collection of vintage military canvas equipment, including ammunition pouches, most marked 1943

All sold as found

ID - 483269 - An Ian Skennerton bundle: A signed hardcover copy of 'The US Enfield' by Ian Skennerton, a history of the U.S. Enfield Rifle including Patterns 1913, 1914, and 1917; c. 1983, self published in Margate, QLD; Australia, in very good condition with some yellowing and very minor wear to edges; plus DVDs of Small Arms Series Live No. 1 & 2, The Robert W. Faris British Catalogue and Memorial DVD, and two 'Sparrow Force' DVDs, and a copy of 'Small Arms Profile 13: The Bren Gun' by F. W. A. Hobart

ID - 483270 - A vintage Australian army metal ammunition box, impressed 'C224 - F&L - 1943' to top

ID - 483271 - A WWII Australian Army one man sleeping tent with built-in mosquito net c.1944. Features interesting markings and broad arrow

ID - 483272 - A collection of ammunition-related pieces, circa WWII to Vietnam. Includes eight pouches in various styles and a timber metal-framed ammunition box - displays lots of interesting markings.
Ammo box dimensions - L: 40cm, W: 12cm, H: 22cm

ID - 483273 - Six Australian WWII canvas equipment bags c.1945

ID - 483274 - Four vintage military QF 2Pr Mk II canvas gun bags, most marked 1942, with a bundle of muzzle covers, most marked 'No 1S', some dated 1942, 1941, 1932

As found

ID - 483275 - A green metal trunk with 'Australian Military Forces' label, marked to lid 'RG Smith Canberra Australia', accompanied by a vintage ammunition box marked 'Australian Government Explosive'