OLD ENAMEL RED CROSS S G BRASS MEDAL MEDALLION RIBBON Apprx 7/8" diameter, brass with enamel, red cross design, old ribbon still attached, no enamel loss, excellent vintage condition. Unsure if this is a red cross organization piece or another organization.
 

GREAT OLD BOWLING or SKITTLES MEDALLION Handsome 1 1/2" by 1 1/4" medal with a relief of a bowling ball and pins on the front. Looks to be either silver or silverplate, complete with plenty of oxidation on both sides. Purchased at a street market in Paris last month with other silver and bronze medallions. I suppose this could be for another game such as skittles, but I'm not sure. A splendid European sports memento! I've left it exactly as I found it, but I'm sure it would clean up if desired.

 

VERY OLD ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY PIN Old pot metal, over 5/8" diameter, raised relief design of a woman reaching down to pick up a ball, old and oxidized, "C" clasp, fair vintage condition.
 

AOUW STERLING SILVER PRESS RIBBON MEDALLION Dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, this piece measures approximately 2" across by about 5 1/2" long.

This highly unusual and unique memento is not just a collectible fraternal piece, but also a nice quality piece of jewelry. The top piece is scalloped and enameled. It's sterling silver and hand chased, and the back is marked as followsl:

W.THEGEN
PHILA PA
STERLING

It has a "C" clasp which works well, and hanging from it is a figural of an open bible which says "HOLY BIBLE" across the top. Attached to the top piece is a deep purple velvet ribbon, and hanging from it is a silver Victorian chased piece with the enameled word "PRESS" and a round enameled medallion hanging from it.

The large round medallion has a sheild shaped center decoration with blue and black enameling, as well as raised relief motifs of an anchor and ribbons. The center of the sheild has the initials "A.O.U.W.", which stands for "Ancient Order of United Workmen ". The back of the round piece is marked as follows:

W.THEGEN.
PHILA. PA

In superb condition, there is no apparent repair or replaced parts. The enamel is in excellent condition as well and the material is in impeccable condition and appears to be original. Surely a welcomed addition to the most advanced of collections.
 

VINTAGE 1945-46 FRENCH BOWLING AWARD MEDAL MEDALLION Measuring about 2 1/4" by 1 1/2", this wonderful vintage medallion appears to be an award for a bowling contest. One side shows a man in an active pose, very realistically depicted in a raised relief after releasing a bowling ball. The reverse is as follows:

F.B. J.Q.
CHAMPIONNAT-
INTERCLUB
1945-46
1e CAT. 2e prix
VINICIUS

An excellent collectible from the post war era. It is in great condition with some non-detracting surface scratches. Silver in color, it's either silver over bronze or perhaps pewter. Probably from France; French wording.
 

VINTAGE STERLING SILVER STAR RED WHITE BLUE RIBBON PIN Apprx 2 5/8" by 1 1/2", red, white and blue grossgrain ribbon pin with a round stamped sterling silver figural star. Unsure of age. Very good condition. Nice Patriotic piece.
 

ANTIQUE BRONZE BAUCH & LOMB SCIENCE AWARD PLAQUE Apprx 2 5/8" by 2", heavy solid bronze, lovely art nouveau inspired design, unsure of age.

This was an award for the BAUCH & LOMB HONORARY SCIENCE AWARD. Some wear is evident, original unpolished patina, very nice, great paperweight, medallion, plaque, good vintage condition.
 

ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL FEDERATION PENDANT MEDALLION Early 1900s, cool old medallion or medal pendant, brass and cobalt blue enamel, "FEDERATION" across the bottom. Unsure of the organization or meaning of this piece. Good vintage condition, no damage or repair.
 

VINTAGE SILVER MUSIC NOTE TREBLE CLEF FIGURAL KEYCHAIN PENDANT Unmarked, silver metal, not sterling silver, mid to late 1900s, would be great as a pendant necklace or to use as it is, about 4.5" long, music note treble clef by itself is 1 3/4" long. Very cool, good vintage condition.
 

2" Vintage Shooting Medal - Rifle Gun 2" Vintage Shooting Medal - Rifle Gun

The reverse is incircled with wreath leaves, and is not inscribed.

Looks to be from the late 40's -early 50s

Condition is as seen in photo.

 

Author- A. Rene Marcq Medal silver/ bronze Fonson 1947 Large 2-3/4" diameter, silver over bronze medal

Depicting A. Rene Marcq writer of The responsibility of public power (1911), and Collaboration under Enemy Occupation(1946). He was the dean at Faculté de Droit/Ecole des Sciences criminologiques ( Faculty of Law / Ecole des Sciences criminological --in Belgium.)

The medal is sculpted by Alfred Courtine ( or Courtene, or Courteni, signed behind the portrait's collar).

On the back it reads "A Rene Marcq ses Disciples- ses Amis 1882-1947"

Cast by Fonson it is marked on the edge.
 

OLD ANTIQUE BRONZE ART MEDAL OF THE RESISTANCE OLD ANTIQUE BRONZE ART MEDAL OF THE RESISTANCE

Backside in latin : " RESISTERE 1940 - 1945 " " TO RESIST 1940 - 1945 "

Size : 1.41 " diameter (3,6cm)

Signature famous medal artist : Paul Wissaert

Paul Wissaert (born in Brussels/Belgium in 1885) is the son of the medallist Francois Wissaert. First he studied in Brussels under F. Dubois, Dillens and Van der Stappen, later he pursued his artistic studies at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Chaplain. In 1908 he visited Italy and studied in Florence. In 1908 Wissaert received his first prizes at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels and in a competition of the Société des Amis de la Médaille.
 

Old Bronze Sports Track Medal French Belgian Purchased in Paris last year, old bronze medallion, heavy, relief of a man doing the hurdles. Someone has used a marker to fill in names, etc. Never engraved. "Barriere De St. Gilles". I believe it may be from Belgium, rather than France. Back says "PREMIER SAUTEUR EN CHAMBRE". Roughly translates to "FIRST JUMPER IN ROOM". Very cool bronze miniature!
Size: 2" diameter
 

LADIES AUXILARY PATRIARCHS MILITANT DECOR OF CHILVALRY ARE IOOF MEDAL MEDALLION w DIAMOND ENAMEL HEART CROWN

This is a two piece medal medallion with white enamelling on brass with a six sided (star or David shaped) star on top piece and a red enamelled heart with a crown on top of it. On the back is says "BE JUST MERCIFUL HONORABLE AND BRAVE". It also says "GEORGIA" at the bottom. Very cool! Good condition, some tarnish, no damage or loss of enamel.

According to to the The Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Website: /lapm_jewels.htm

"A number of hard working sisters have earned the Decoration of Chivalry. This jewel is presented in a special ceremony conducted by the Patriarchs Militant during their annual session. Every second year, a Rebekah lodge may nominate one of its members who has given outstanding service to her lodge and to her community. An application from the lodge, stating the sister's services clearly, is sent through the nearest Canton to the Department Council of the jurisdiction. If the application is approved, the lodge is informed to purchase the jewel. The jewel has an oval-shaped bar with a diamond on a six-pointed star attached to the pendant with a link chain. The pendant is a cross in white enamel with a gold rim centered with a red heart and a raised gold crown. The presentation ceremony includes a ritualistic washing of the hands. To dry the hands, the recipient is given a small towel with her name embroidered below the emblem of the Patriarchs Militant branch of the Order.

Men are also awarded the Decoration of Chivalry. Application on their behalf must be made by a Canton in the Department. "

Size: 2 1/2" by 1 3/4"
 

Art Deco Bronze Medal Medallion Woman w Roses From the streets of Paris comes this excellent art deco era bronze medal or medallion of a raised relief design on a stylized woman holdig flowers, roses perhaps? Awesome patina and style! Great condition, minimal, if any wear. Nice collectible. Signed by artist "R. TRAMAUX" .
Size: 2" in diameter
 

Vintage WWII New Zealand Coins Pin The man who originally had this made was serving in New Zealand in WWII. It's a nice piece of trench art or coin jewelry. Excellent vintage condition.
Size: 2" long
 

1927 Belgian Boys School Bronze Medal Lovely medal or medallion from Brussels saying "Ecole Morichard 4 Degre Pour Garcons" and "Commune de Saint Gilles-Lez Bruxelles 1902-1927". On the front is a raised relief of a man with a sculpture or statue in his hand. Shows loving wear, darkened patina, nice collectible.
Size: 1 1/8" in diameter