THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026

Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including 'FOR KULTUR' is a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort.

Estimate $200 - $400

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Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including  'FOR KULTUR' is a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort. Image 1++
Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including  'FOR KULTUR' is a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort. Image 1++
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Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including  'FOR KULTUR' is a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort.

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Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including 'FOR KULTUR' is a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort.
Estimate: $200 - $400

Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including  'FOR KULTUR' a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort.

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Five WW1 anti-German propaganda medals that exploited the German Army's excesses committed in Belgian and French towns and cities. Variously bearing legends including 'FOR KULTUR' a scornful pun on 'the Kaiser's claim to be spreading culture'. They were sold to raise funds for the War effort.
Estimate: $200 - $400

Two WW1 anti-German propaganda 'Iron Crosses' one large and one 'For Swank',

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Two WW1 anti-German propaganda 'Iron Crosses' one large and one 'For Swank',
Estimate: $100 - $200

2 x 1908 U.S. NAVAL FLEET SOUVENIR, 5 x FRENCH SOUVENIR BADGES, 2 x PATRIOTIC MEDALS + 2 x 30th REINF

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2 x 1908 U.S. NAVAL FLEET SOUVENIR, 5 x FRENCH SOUVENIR BADGES, 2 x PATRIOTIC MEDALS + 2 x 30th REINF

WW1 bronze medallion Heroes of Verdun by Charles Pillet,

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WW1 bronze medallion Heroes of Verdun by Charles Pillet,

WW1 ANZAC Trio; plaque and medallion to soldier who survived Gallipoli to be killed at the Somme. With a heartbreaking letter to his parents,

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WW1 ANZAC Trio; plaque and medallion to soldier who survived Gallipoli to be killed at the Somme. With a heartbreaking letter to his parents,
Estimate: $900 - $1,600

WW1 ANZAC Trio and WW2 Pair to soldier who volunteered a week after war was announced; but later declared (regarding Churchill) “… the whole adventure is a betrayal”,

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WW1 ANZAC Trio and WW2 Pair to soldier who volunteered a week after war was announced; but later declared (regarding Churchill) “… the whole adventure is a betrayal”,
Estimate: $550 - $1,000

8 VARIOUS CAP/COLLAR BADGES + 2 CROWN CAP BADGES (10/67 SECURITY GUARDS) + VARIOUS SHOULDER PIPS

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8 VARIOUS CAP/COLLAR BADGES + 2 CROWN CAP BADGES (10/67 SECURITY GUARDS) + VARIOUS SHOULDER PIPS

Four pieces of the Army Memorial Museum ephemera,

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Four pieces of the Army Memorial Museum ephemera,

15 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES, TITLE ETC

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15 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES, TITLE ETC

Two NZ engraved WWII brass 'trench art' gongs,

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Two NZ engraved WWII brass 'trench art' gongs,

10 VARIOUS NZEF RIFLES, SIGNAL, ARTY & ASC CAP/COLLAR BADGES

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10 VARIOUS NZEF RIFLES, SIGNAL, ARTY & ASC CAP/COLLAR BADGES

10 VARIOUS NZEF RIFLES, SIGNALER (lemon squeezer mount), ARTY & ASC, W.O.1 CAP/COLLAR BADGES

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10 VARIOUS NZEF RIFLES, SIGNALER (lemon squeezer mount), ARTY & ASC, W.O.1 CAP/COLLAR BADGES

VARIOUS RETURNED SOLDIERS/SERVICES BADGES & NUMBER TAGS

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VARIOUS RETURNED SOLDIERS/SERVICES BADGES & NUMBER TAGS

15 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES, PINS ETC

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15 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES, PINS ETC

15 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES, PINS ETC

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15 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES, PINS ETC

Three woollen military berets,

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Three woollen military berets,

11 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES INCL ASC, DRUMMER, SIGNALS, ARTY, MEDICAL, ETC

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11 VARIOUS NZ CAP/COLLAR BADGES INCL ASC, DRUMMER, SIGNALS, ARTY, MEDICAL, ETC

Scarce New Zealand Division British Expeditionary Force bronze medallion by Spink London to a Signaller who died on the Western Front,

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Scarce New Zealand Division British Expeditionary Force bronze medallion by Spink London to a Signaller who died on the Western Front,
Estimate: $200 - $400

ASSORTED  MILITARY BUTTONS

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ASSORTED MILITARY BUTTONS