Sold for A$35
6 x crown seal openers: Red Label Bass Ale; "Carlton" with various brands x 2; Hotel Windsor, Melbourne; FGS; Roger David. Scout Action Metal Badge. 9 antique keys. World War II Merchant Navy Australia Badge issued by the Commonwealth Government in 1940. Lead Toy Soldier. Commemorative medallion for the first opening of Federal Parliament, Melbourne, May 1901.. Miscellaneous. Metalware. Various Various. Late 19th to 20th Century
N/A. (N/A). Openers: Some rust and grime to be found, but mostly pretty good condition. Scout Badge: The tabs are bent in from having been applied to something, as designed. Originally these would have been flat prior to being applied. Bit of a bend in the middle. Some discolouration. Keys: All are great, just some rust as expected. The large silver one has been painted this colour. The small key is not as old as the rest. Only one key is marked, it says J. Knight & Co. Badge: This is a WW2 Merchant Navy Australia, issued by the Commonwealth Government 1940 MN War Service officially-numbered silver lapel badge. Intended as a form of service badge for Australian Merchant Seafarers especially those perhaps serving on the newly armed civilian craft. The term Merchant Navy was coined by King George V in 1919, as recognition of the sacrifice made by merchant seafarers during the First World War. This has some tarnishing but otherwise is in great condition. Lead Soldier: A detected item. This has penty of dirt and pitted marks throughout. Solid though. Not sure on age, looks to have a fair bit of age though. Medallion: Dirty, rusty and verdigris also to be found. Some wear and tear. Has been detected, so that should give you all you need to know condition wise. Estimate: $50-100
