Medals auctions
Austria. Franz Joseph I (1848-1916). Medal 1885, 2nd Austrian National Shooting Innsbruck. Silver 22.28 g. Hauser 5129, Peltzer 1879, Horsky 6309. Small scratches.
A beautiful jewelry box featuring images of historic Polish eagles. Traces of a manufacturer's sticker remain. Original key included. The item is in very good condition. Embossed copper sheet, wood; box dimensions: 33 x 18 x 14.5 cm.
A very rare medal commemorating the wedding of Zdzisław Tarnowski and Zofia Potocka. Obverse: an image of Our Lady of Dzików; Reverse: two coats of arms (those of the Tarnowski and Potocki families), with an inscription along the edge. .800 silver, diameter 27 mm, weight 8.16 g.
A very rare and particularly interesting commemorative medal. The gilding is worn in places; one ear is missing; the background is scratched. Obverse: bust of Tadeusz Kościuszko; Reverse: PAM. 50 YEARS. ANNIVERSARY. NATIONAL UPRISING 1863–1913; Gilded bronze, 25 mm in diameter.
A well-known medal by Chromy. Bronze, 13.7 cm in diameter.
A well-known medal designed by Chromy. Bronze, dimensions 9.5 x 13 cm.
An impressive wall plaque. Crafted with great attention to detail. It depicts Prince Józef Poniatowski on horseback. At the top right is the inscription “Prince Józef Poniatowski 1763–1813.” The item is in very good condition. Zinc alloy, dimensions 28 x 33.5 cm, weight ~2,350 g.
Karel Zeman, medal commemorating the 700th anniversary of the death of Přemysl Otakar II
UNC/UNC
40 EUR
ČNS Brno 1978, Ag, 42 mm
A very beautiful, impressive patriotic badge featuring an image of an eagle. The item is in very good condition. Brass, dimensions 12 x 26 cm, weight ~1100 g.
A medallion issued to commemorate the 1861 unity demonstration, very rare on the market. The item is in very good condition. White metal (?), diameter 22.5 x 28 mm, weight 5.21 g.
PolandPeople’s Republic of Poland (1952–1989) Obverse: Half-length portrait facing left, with the signature “F. Chopin” on the body; Reverse: BORN / IN WARSAW / WITH A POLISH HEART / AND A TALENT / FOR THE WORLD / A CITIZEN… / C•K•NORWID, Edge: F. CHOPIN SOCIETY – WARSAW, designed by Edward Gorol tombac, 59.8 x 70.6 mm, 188.58 g, mintage of 1,000 pieces
A beautiful medal issued in 1966 by the Polish government-in-exile in London to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the baptism of Poland. A very rare silver version, occasionally found on the antique market. Silver, diameter 64.2 mm, weight 97.03 g.
PolandPolish People’s Republic (1952–1989) Obverse: Three figures; below, 1454–1954; ON THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF GDAŃSK’S RETURN TO POLAND, THIS MEDAL WAS MINTED BY THE MUNICIPAL NATIONAL COUNCIL IN GDAŃSK, Reverse: View of Gdańsk’s Old Town; at the top, BELLO / COMBUSTUM - PACE / RENOVATUM; at the bottom, the coat of arms of Gdańsk, GEDANI ANTE QUINQUE SÆCULA IN FINES MATRIS PO...
A beautiful example of a rare medal. Obverse: a menorah; Reverse: GETTO; Bronze, 12 cm in diameter.
crowned head viewed slightly from the right, design / temple portal, lion’s head, inscription, signed, Ag 900, 42 mm, 54 g, patina
RussiaAlexander III (1881–1894) Obverse: A wreath enclosing the monarch’s monogram; Reverse: A wreath enclosing the inscription КОРОНОВАНЪ / ВЪ МОСКВҌ / 1883 ГОДА / МАЯ 15 bronze, 25.9 mm, 4.83 g
A rare medallion associated with the reburial of Casimir the Great. Signs of wear on the silver plating. Silver-plated brass, dimensions 23.5 x 16.5 mm.
Margrave Jošt, issued by ČNS Brno, 42 mm, 23.96 g
Named to: 247 PTE T.L.G. KIRKHAM. UITENHAGE V.R. Unresearched.
Air raid, with London Bridge in the background; inscription: ES GIBT HEUTE KEINE INSELN MEHR / swastika in a wreath, inscriptions in two circles; Meissen. Brown porcelain, 51 mm
Named to: 58.B / 591. PTE.T.WOODS. 72nd HIGH. E.S. This magnificent Victorian Afghanistan Medal (1878–1880) complete with two official battle clasps, "CHARASIA" and "KABUL", officially edge-named to Private T. Woods of the 72nd Highlanders. The 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot fought with distinction throughout the Second Anglo-Afghan War as a key component of Sir Fre...
Named to: Gr. H. Serviss Iroquois G.A. Approximately 47 Canada General Service Medals awarded to the Iroquois Garrison Artillery. The Volunteer Militia Foot Artillery Company of Iroquois was originally raised on May 8, 1862, following the Trent Affair war scare with the United States. Formed by local volunteer farmers and shopkeepers from Dundas County along the St. Lawrence River, it wa...
Named to: 1795. CORPL T.F.POWER, 5th RL IL NCRS Unresearched.
A very nice commemorative medal issued by the Polish American Numismatic Association. The item is struck in silver. Tarnish. .925 silver, diameter 62.5 mm, weight 132.72 g.
A rare item on the market. The background appears dull. Silver, 22 mm in diameter, weighing 4.4 g.
A medal with a very attractive design. Unsigned. The item is in its original box, with numerous signs of age on the background. A gift from a member of the well-known Vorbrodt family of Warsaw, the owner of a factory and warehouse for officers’ braids and military equipment at 59 Krakowskie Przedmieście. Presented to Juliusz Szuckert on the occasion of his baptism in 1820—likely a member ...
10th Anniversary of the Republic, 1928; St. Prokop Plowing with the Devil; Miner; design / national coat of arms; St. Wenceslas with Knights; Ag 987; 34 mm; 19.97 g; edge wear; patina
Ag, 3.3 g, 20 mm, Früh. III.4.b, Coronation of Elisabeth (Sisi) of Hungary in Budapest
Latvia Canada Medal IV Latvian Song festival in Canada & LFA Philatelic and Numismatic exhibition
20 EUR
Latvia, Canada. Medal, IV Latvian Song festival in Canada 28-31.V. 1965; LFA Philatelic and Numismatic exhibition 1955-1965. Silver .925, 20.24 g. 38 mm.
PolandPeople’s Republic of Poland (1952–1989) Obverse: Head facing left, ADAM MICKIEWICZ—ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH, Reverse: Winged figure with a sword facing left; on the right, WARSZAWA / 1955 ROKU; designed by Tadeusz Dąbrowski tombac, 62.0 mm, 89.98 g, mintage of 600 pieces
1862, Medal commemorating the discovery of the remains of the descendants of Jan III Sobieski in Zhovkva
3+ R5
71 EUR
A very rare medallion, practically never seen on the market. This item was issued to commemorate the discovery of the remains of Jakub and Konstanty Sobieski in the parish church in Żółkiew. Ornaments from the coffins were used to make the medals. Shows signs of wear. Silver-plated metal, dimensions 27.5 x 37 mm, weight 8.35 g.
bust of the monarch, viewed from the left; inscription / 5-line inscription in German, 33.5 mm, 18.47 g, patina
Agricultural Council of the Margraviate of Moravia – Czech Section, reaper with a scythe, plow at the bottom, copy / Moravian Eagle, copy, signed PICHL, Ag 45 mm, 34.75 g, RL, patina
A medal designed by Caunois. The background shows heavy scratches. Bronze, diameter 42 mm, weight 37.66 g
A well-known medal by Chromego. A highly regarded piece. Bronze, 10.8 cm in diameter.
PolandPeople's Republic of Poland (1952–1989) - Warsaw Mint Obverse: Coat of arms of Cieszyn; on the sides: 810–1960, 1150th ANNIVERSARY OF CIESZYN; Reverse: Three figures, BOLKO CIESZKO LESZKO; designed and struck by Józef Klimek tombac, 70.5 mm, 128.31 g
PolandPolish People’s Republic (1952–1989) Obverse: 1766 / Eagle (on the overprint: MW; on the sides: TWO HUNDRED – YEARS OF THE MEN – OF THE WAR – OF SZAWSKA) / 1966; Reverse: Inscription in 18 lines, designed by Jerzy Jarnuszkiewicz tombac, 69.0 mm, 174.82 + 20.79 g, mintage of 500 (?) pieces
PolandPeople’s Republic of Poland (1952–1989) Obverse: A scene depicting coin minting in Piast Poland; at the bottom, the signature W.KOWALIK; around the edge, the inscription “A THOUSAND YEARS OF POLISH COINS * 966–1966 *”; Reverse: A hexagon divided into four fields containing: the Piast Eagle, Mieszko’s denarius, a one-złoty coin, and the contemporary emblem of Poland; on the r...
A nicely preserved piece. A cast bronze medal commemorating one of the most tragic events in Polish history during the Partitions: the Galician Massacre. Obverse: The head of Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap, facing right, flanked by a bayonet and a palm leaf; the legend around the rim reads:DEMOCRATIE FRANCAISE; Reverse: a gallows; below it and in the rim, the inscription:MASSACRES DE GALLICIE...
A nice piece. Original Reising cap. The item is in very good condition. Diameter: 16.5 mm.
A rare item on the market, commemorating the unveiling of the monument in the town square in Pszczyna following its reconstruction based on a design by Prof. Johannes Boese. Slight wear on the silver plating; the background shows some discoloration. The item is in good+ condition. Silver-plated brass, dimensions 33.5 x 40 mm.
Named to: PTE. W.SMITHSON. 7TH FUSILIERS. Named on page 167 of 1975 North West Roll Book by Spink. Full name: Wesley Smithson. Welsley is named in 1886 Militia Payment Roll for London Ontario. See 3rd photo. The 7th Battalion Fusiliers, headquartered in London, Ontario, were mobilized on April 7, 1885, under the command of Lt.-Col. W. De Ray Williams to assist in suppressing the No...
A cast-iron replica (Białogon Foundry) of a classic medal from Reichl’s famous series depicting Polish kings. Obverse: a royal bust facing left, with the inscription around the rim:JOANNES CASIMIRUS; Reverse: an inscription in fourteen lines: SIGISMUNDI III./EX CONSTANTIA AU=/STRIACA FILIUS ALTER,/FOR 20 YEARS, HAVING STRUGGLED AGAINST/ADVERSE FORTUNE, AND FURTHERMORE/AFTER FIGHTING THE COS...
A rare, single-sided medal issued to commemorate a convention of the International Gliding Federation. Scratches on the background; dents on the rim. Bronze, diameter 60.5 mm, weight 87.61 g.
Bust of Charles IV, full face, slightly from the left; two coats of arms on either side; inscription / coronation scene, inscription, hallmark 0.900, Ag, 38 mm, 24.80 g
royal crown, dated 1233-1278-1978 / equestrian seal, monarch on horseback in armor facing left, Ag 900, 42 mm, 35.3 g, patina
A more interesting commemorative medal. Bronze, 74 mm in diameter, weighing 138.53 g.
Soviet Order of the Red Star numbered 524127
Named to: GUNNER H. CLARK. 3rd TROOP 1st BDE H.ARTY Unresearched.
A beautiful, elegant jewelry box featuring images of Polish rulers. Inside, on the lid, there is a delicate Pistowski eagle wearing a crown, made of metal with a gemstone on its chest. The item is in very good condition. Embossed copper sheet, wood; the box measures 36 x 30 x 11 cm.
A nice piece of a particularly interesting medal honoring Polish insurgents... The medal was designed by Barre and struck by the Polish Bazaar Society in Lyon in a mintage of 5,008 pieces, as J. Chałupski noted on his blog. Obverse: France embracing Poland; the legend around the edge reads:TU NE MOURRAS PAS, with the date M•DCCC•XXXI in a segment, and the signature in the field; Reverse: ...
PolandPeople’s Republic of Poland (1952–1989) Obverse: A scene depicting coin minting in Piast Poland; at the bottom, the signature “W.KOWALIK”; around the edge, “A THOUSAND YEARS OF POLISH COINS * 966–1966 *”; Reverse: A hexagon divided into four fields, containing: the Piast eagle, Mieszko’s denarius, a one-złoty coin, and the contemporary emblem of Poland; on the right, the...
A very beautiful pewter medal, designed by F. Below (signed "BELOW" on the obverse), issued "BY THE FRIENDS OF SCIENCE SOCIETY IN POZNAN." Obverse: a bust of Nicolaus Copernicus facing right, with “UR.1473 – UM.1543” below HE STOPPED THE SUN, HE MOVED THE EARTH, POLAND GAVE HIM BIRTH Reverse: an inscription in ten lines, with the signs of the zodiac in the border TO NICOLAS COPERNICUS ON...
An interesting, attractive badge featuring an image of the Marshal. Unsigned. Air raids. Bronze, dimensions 11.6 x 23 cm, weight 926 g.
A rare medal struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Partition of Poland. Issued in Augsburg at the request of the commemorative committee in Lviv. Copies were struck in silver, bronze, copper, and tin. This specimen is a tin copy. Slight scratches in the background. Obverse: an open book with the inscription “Pray and Work”; above the book, the motto “GOD WITH US”; Re...
PolandPolish People’s Republic (1952–1989) Obverse: An eagle surrounded by seven coats of arms; II Peace of Toruń – 1466 – 1966; Reverse: TO / RUŃ / 19 X / 1966 brass, 90.1 mm, 343.93 g
1763, Frederick Christian, Medal commemorating the death of Augustus III of Saxony—rare
2 R3
952 EUR
A very rare medal issued on the occasion of the death of Augustus III of Saxony. A striking piece struck by Franz Andreas Schega, the designer of many coins, particularly Bavarian ones. Scratches on the background. Details are very well preserved. Obverse: a bust of the prince facing right, wearing the Order of the White Eagle; the legend in the rim reads:FRIDERIC•CHRIST•D•G•PR•REG�...
An item rarely found in stores. Signs of wear on the silver plating. Silver-plated bronze, 29 mm in diameter, weighing 7.86 g.
Ag 987, 35 mm, by Miroslav Kužel, patina
Collignon-1079 Society Montyon and Franklin. Sold with old dealer's tag.