Auction Catalogue

28 & 29 November 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

.

Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 593

.

29 November 2001

Estimate: £30–£40

Buffalo: Grapple Lodge No.8912, Christmas Island, 1957, a silver-gilt and enamel badge by L. Simpson, crowned eagle, back engraved (Presented 1958), hallmarked London 1958, 65 x 38mm. Extremely fine, rare; with original ribbon and clasp (£30-40)

Sold with enlarged colour photograph and much background material on Christmas Island (now Kiribati)