THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
Two (NZ makers - HT Peat & WR Bock) silver shooting medals along with Jubilee and Long Service Medals to a bank worker who faced attempted murder and was wounded as the victim of a botched highway robbery attempt; before serving and surviving the Western Front,
Estimate: $600 - $800
Two early 20thC shooting medals with a medal case marked W.R. Bock Engraver Wellington,
Two Anglo-Boer War veteran Colonial Volunteer Forces Long Service Medals to Thomas Douglas Leitch - Farrier 8th NZ Mounted Rifles; Sth. Is. Regt. H-Sqdn. 10th Contgt.
Estimate: $480 - $750
Regimental Artillery Volunteers Medal and NZLES Medal to Invercargill Mayor and Parliamentarian the Hon. Henry Feldwick MP; MLC. (1844-1908),
Estimate: $200 - $400
WWI/WWII ANZAC trio & pair; medallion; insignia; tags and badges; plus miniatures trio of Malay/Borneo medals to a Gallipoli sharpshooter (also see following lot),
Estimate: $900 - $1,500
A desirable New Zealand WWI 15ct gold patriotic medallion to Alfred Leaman a farmhand from South Canterbury. 14.6gms. (see previous lot),
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,400
Rare Shooting Match Trophy sterling silver pocket flask by William Augustine Shanly (NZ silversmith) to the short lived Napier Engineer Volunteers inaugural meeting prize winner,
Estimate: $240 - $500
Helmet Plate (NEV ) QVC, White metal (possibly Napier Engineers Volunteers). Two small drill holes. Three folded lugs present to the reverse. Possible link to previous lot: 7.
Medals and miniatures to one of the distinguished MacKenzie family of Walter Peak Station Queenstown: WWI Trio with Colonial Aux. Forces Decoration and LS medal; NZ LES and Territorials medals plus Jubilee medal and RSA badges to Peter - one of three brothers who served,
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800
MSM to James Anthony Rodgers (13 Nov 1883 - 6 Aug 1926) - WWI 52650 Saddler 28th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment B-Coy. Western Front,
Estimate: $200 - $400
WWI ANZAC Trio; Memorial plaque and Gallipoli medallion to a 23 year old soldier who survived Gallipoli to be killed in action at the Somme. Together with a heartbreaking letter to his parents,
Estimate: $900 - $1,600
WWI Military Cross (from Ypres - the First Battle of Passchendaele) and service medals to Richard Selwyn Halliwell who originally served in the Samoan EF; the NZEF Otago Infantry Bn. and subsequently WWII NZSC,
Estimate: $1,900 - $3,000
WWI Service/Nursing and Jubilee medals to a Nurse who served in Cairo Egypt and on the Hospital Ships 'Kalyan' and 'Maheno'. Mentioned in Despatches 1918 and after discharge re-enlisted for the '37 Coronation Contingent to the UK,
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
WWI trio to an older overworked and underpaid Medical Practitioner George Ernest Lapraik (6 Jan 1864 - 6 May 1933) WWI 3/1440 NZEF Maj. NZ Medical Corps,
Estimate: $400 - $500
QSA with 5 clasps and WWI trio to Scottish born J.R. Henderson as part of the Scottish 75th (Sharpshooters) 18th Bn/Rhodesia Field Force - arrived in Beira South Africa on 4th May 1900. Thence to NZ,
Estimate: $750 - $1,250
QSA with 3 clasps and NZEF trio to South African born Albert Sytner who served in the Sinai; Dardanelles and Europe,
Estimate: $750 - $1,250
QSA with 1 clasp and WWI trio to New Zealand Veterinary Corps Trooper Edward May,
Estimate: $550 - $900
QSA and WWI trio to Frank Pendlebury (b. 1877 Lancashire UK) NZEF WWI 5/120A Dvr. NZ A.S.C. Egypt: EEF; Gallipoli and Western Front,
Estimate: $400 - $600
WWI ANZAC Trio; Memorial Plaque and Documents to a soldier who served in Egypt Gallipoli and France. Killed in action at the Somme,
Estimate: $750 - $1,250
Rare WWI trio to Richard Te Paa of the 1st Māori Contingent who enlisted at 17 - three years underage! ,
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Military Medal and WWI Trio to Percy Robinson Hadley (20 Apr 1887 - 3 Aug 1964) WWI 2/1977 NZEF Gnr. NZ Field Artillery 6th Reinforcements. Egypt; EEF and Western Front,
Estimate: $750 - $1,250
WWI Trio with TSM to a Trooper who had been too young for the Boer War but a member of the Cadets; Wairoa Rifles and Territorials before enlisting at age 22 and fighting in the Sinai-Palestine Campaign,
Estimate: $550 - $1,000
WWI ANZAC Trio and WWII Pair to soldier who volunteered a week after war was announced; but after Gallipoli wrote (regarding Churchill) ‘… the whole adventure is a betrayal’,
Estimate: $550 - $1,000
WWI/2 group with TSM to Thomas Joseph Banks (19 Feb 1895 - 25 Mar 1970) WWI 2/2357 Gnr. NZ Field Artillery 8th Reinforcements. Egypt; EEF and Western Front. WWII 3/19/239,
Estimate: $480 - $900
WWI trio to Sgt. W.J. Smith and three WWII medals on card attributed to ‘625911 Capt W.J. Smith WWII ‘,
Estimate: $360 - $450
WWI Pair and Cap Badge to a Lyttleton Railways Fireman who served in the 15th Reinforcements and was wounded in France; along with photos; correspondence and discharge certificates,
Estimate: $600 - $1,000
WWI British War Medal: Victory Medal and Memorial Plaque and Scroll along with NZEF Cert of Service and an Armistice Ribbon to a machine-gunner on the Western Front who was wounded three times - eventually succumbing,
Estimate: $380 - $650
Singly issued BWM to S/Maj in the NZEF Samoan Relief Force, along with two Dunedin Highland Volunteers' Long Service Medals,
Estimate: $500 - $800
WWI trio to James Lewis Robson (wounded in France) one of three brothers who served in the NZEF,
Estimate: $260 - $400
WWI Trio to Timaru soldier who died on day one of the Battle of Flers-Courcelette a set-piece operation from 15 to 22 Sept 1916. This battle saw the first engagement of the NZ Division on the Somme and the successful first employment of tanks in warfare*,
Estimate: $300 - $500
WWI Trio to a coarse-mouthed NZEF Rifleman who was promoted in the field to Sergeant,
Estimate: $260 - $400
WWI Trio to a soldier seriously wounded on the Western Front who served again in WWII,
Estimate: $260 - $400
WWI Trio to an Otago Sapper who landed at Gallipoli and was subsequently re-engaged there; but whose ongoing record of repeated sickness and hospitalisation reflected the horrendous conditions at Anzac,
Estimate: $300 - $500
WWI Trio to an NZEF Paymaster,
Estimate: $260 - $500
WWI ANZAC Trio to William Clement Burdett (28 May 1886 - 22 Dec 1959) Otago. WWI 8/17 Private Otago Infantry Bn. Main Body. Egypt and Gallipoli (wounded),
Estimate: $300 - $400
WWI ANZAC Trio to Volunteer who enlisted 2 weeks after war declared and served at Gallipoli and the Western Front,
Estimate: $500 - $900
WWI ANZAC Trio to N.C.O Medic who saw duty in Gallipoli; Flanders and France and was MiD by Haig,
Estimate: $400 - $600
WWI trio to Thomas Edward John Fraser (b.12 Dec 1893) WWI 13/325 NZEF Gnr. Auck. Mounted Rifles. Main Body. Egypt and Gallipoli (wounded Gallipoli),
Estimate: $260 - $400
WWI trio to ANZAC Charles Claude Craig 12/71 NZEF Sergt. Auck Infty Bn. Main Body. Egypt and Gallipoli (wounded),
Estimate: $260 - $400
A rare 1913 Wharf Strike 'Massey's Cossacks' Foot Specials medal and WWI Trio to a NZ Rifle Brigade Sergeant,
Estimate: $550 - $800
WWII Medal Group to Prisoner of War in Italy - Ronald Melville Jack (29 Aug 1902 - 2 Mar 1971) WWII 9536 W.O.2 5th Field Ambulance NZ Medical Corps,
Estimate: $500 - $800
Scarce single issue British War Medal to WWI 20/24 NZEF Trpr. Herbert Humphrey Sheldon Mounted Infantry with the Samoan Relief Force,
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Uncommon trio and TLS to Chaplain to the Forces IV Class (Captain) Rev. Frederick Thomas Read,
Estimate: $400 - $800
WWI medals with ID tag and Memorial Plaque to Rifleman William Green who was killed in action at Messines,
Estimate: $360 - $600
Two NZ Meritorious Service Medals: (i) GV (Crowned / Silver Plated) and (ii) EII (Silver Plated) (Both Unnamed)
Estimate: $200 - $300
NZ VOLS HELMET PLATE 1882 GENERAL ISSUE; QVC; Bra; two lugs to the reverse. (2/1 OLDHAM).
NZ VOLS HELMET PLATE 1895 GENERAL ISSUE. 4 STARS. QVC. Bra; three lugs to the reverse. (2/2 OLDHAM).
NZ VOLS HELMET PLATE 1901 GENERAL ISSUE. 4 STARS. KC; Bra; three lugs to the reverse. (2/3 OLDHAM)
2nd NTH CANTY INFANTRY Bn HELMET PLATE c.1903; solid; KC; Bra; (2/138 OLDHAM).
Estimate: $240 - $500
1st BATT. WGTN RIFLE VOLS HELMET PLATE; KC; Bra. 110mm; (2/214 OLDHAM).
Estimate: $240 - $500
1st BATT. WGTN RIFLE VOLS HELMET PLATE. KC; Bra; 85mm; two lugs to the reverse. (2/214 OLDHAM)
Estimate: $220 - $440
No.7 COY NZ GARRISON ARTY. VOLS. (in BS) HELMET PLATE; KC; Bra; two lugs to the reverse. (3/17 OLDHAM).
Estimate: $300 - $600
(2/217 Oldham) 2nd Battn, Wgtn (West Coast) Rifle Vols Helmet Plate, KC, Brass
Estimate: $240 - $500
3rd BATTN. OTAGO RIFLE VOLS HELMET PLATE. KC. Bra; three lugs to the reverse. (2/184 OLDHAM).
Estimate: $300 - $600
CANTY MTD RIFLES HELMET PLATE; KC; Bra; thee lugs to the reverse. (2/146 OLDHAM).
Estimate: $360 - $700
British Helmet Plate (Bugle & Garter) KC WN
4 x 9ct Gold & Sterling Silver Reinforcements Sweetheart Badges
Estimate: $400 - $600
4 x 9ct Gold & Sterling Silver Reinforcements Sweetheart Badges
Estimate: $450 - $600
4 x 9ct Gold & Sterling Silver Reinforcements Sweetheart Badges
Estimate: $450 - $600
4 x 9ct Gold & Sterling Silver Reinforcements Sweetheart Badges
Estimate: $450 - $600
3 x 9ct Gold & Silver + 2 Silver Reinforcements Sweetheart Badges
Estimate: $400 - $600
2 X 9ct Gold & Sil NZ Sweethearts; RAF Silver Sweetheart Locket & ERII Cypher Shoulder Device
Estimate: $200 - $400
Two 1908 U.S. Naval Fleet Souvenir, Five French Souvenir Badges, Two Patriotic Medals + Two 30th Reinf
Rare Tunnellers COY NZE collar badge - as a flaming grenade with 'I NGA WAHI KATOA' (Everywhere) in the base scroll,
Estimate: $400 - $800
An extensive trove of bullion horse mounts; various insignia; uniform buttons; helmet and pouch plates and puggaree mostly relating to the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry,
Estimate: $300 - $600
8 Various NZ Army Medical Corps & Nzmc Cap/Collar Badges
9 Cap/Collar Badges - Wgtn Rifles
Chaplains Dept Cap & Collar Badges - KC, BB & Australian Chaplains Dept, QC, Brass (8/81 8/84 Oldham $210)
1st Bn Otago Rife Vols collar badges (left & right), Brass. (2/178 2/179 Oldham $500)
Estimate: $300 - $600
1st Bn. Otago Rife Vols Glengarry badge (blackened & WM) (2/177 Oldham $450)
Estimate: $260 - $500
Army Nursing Service Hat Badge; QVC; SP and RNZN Corps Collar Badges; QC. (8/246 8/250 Oldham $290)
Estimate: $150 - $300
Intelligence Corps Cap Badge, KC, Brass and British Type QC; Silvered. (8/179 8/181 Oldham $575)
Intelligence Corps Cap Badge, KC, Brass. (8/179 Oldham $550)
Triple Fern Pattern Cap/Collar Badge
18th Reinforcements Cap Badge (Voided) & Collar Badges (8/179 8/181 Oldham $550)
8/114 etc Various Cap & Collar Badges NZ Dental Corps
8/59 8/144 Oldham $165 Royal Regt NZ Arty (Ublique in TS) + Regt NZ Arty (NZ in TS), both KC, Brass
4/186 4/205 Oldham $270 Mtd Rifles Reinforcements Cap & Collar Badges
Various Returned Soldiers/Services Badges & Number Tags
4/1 Oldham $450 Triple Fern Pattern No.1 Reinforcements Cap/Collar Badge
4/4 Oldham $450 Triple Fern Pattern No.3 Reinforcements Cap/Collar Badge, Brass
Triple Fern Pattern 2nd Reinforcements Cap/Collar Badge
16 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges (sequentially the 6th to the 20th plus the 23rd Reinforcements) (Oldham $2220),
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400
16 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges -sequentially the 6th to 20th + 23rd Reinforcements (Oldham $2220),
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,400
15 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges - sequentially the 6th to 19th + 23rd Reinforcements (Oldham $2075),
Estimate: $1,100 - $2,200
13 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges - sequentially the 6th to 17th + 23rd Reinforcements (Oldham $1750)
Estimate: $900 - $1,800
13 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges - sequentially the 6th to 17th + 19th Reinforcements (Oldham $1700),
Estimate: $900 - $1,800
11 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges - sequentially the 7th to 17th Reinforcements (Oldham $1500),
Estimate: $700 - $1,500
10 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges - sequentially the 7th to 12th and the 14th to 17th Reinforcements (Oldham $1300),
Estimate: $650 - $1,300
9 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcements Badges with Kiwi Pattern including uncommon J/XIV. (Oldham $1625),
Estimate: $800 - $1,700
9 x WW1 NZEF Reinforcement Badges - sequentially the 7th to 11th and the 14th to 17th Reinforcements,
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Sterling Silver cigarette case with presentation inscription to ‘618578 W.J. Walker From NZ inf. try Depot Sgt's Mess Maadi - Egypt ... 15.12.45',
11 Silver & Plated School & NZ Silver Gilt Druids Medal By Mayer & Kean
Collection Various Military & Non-Mil Badges
1st O.R.V. brass Shoulder Titles plus 4th Otago Hussars/N.O.R. and 3rd Auckland Regt. Cap and Collar Badges. (12/119 Oldham $300 total)
11 Various NZ Cap/Collar Badges incl: ASC
7 Sets Of Various NZ Cap & Collar Badges
7 Sets Of Various NZ Cap & Collar Badges
10 Various NZEF Rifles; Signal; Artillery & ASC Cap/Collar Badges
12 Various NZEF Rifles; Signals (Lemon Squeezer Mount); Artillery & ASC; W.O.1 Cap/Collar Badges
