We are both the oldest surviving members of our families. As life-long collectors, and inheritors from those who have Gone Before, we must move on some of our Stuff before that (hopefully far-off) day when it becomes our children’s responsibility. Happy to combine for cheaper postage but PLEASE WAIT for combined invoice from me or ask me for one; postage discounts can only be given on combined purchases paid for on a single invoice.


    A collection of antique sterling silver fobs, badges, medallions, many of Australian manufacture; from the collection of Michael & Valerie Gregg.  All are in original as found uncleaned condition. Happy to combine.


    FOREST LODGE P S CRICKET COMPETITION 1895/6 MEDALLION TO OLIVER HOGUE WAR HERO #3

    Oliver Hogue had been born 1880 Sydney, he son of James Alexander and Jessie Hogue. His father was the MLA for Glebe 1894-1910.
    https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hogue-oliver-6700

    He served with distinction in WW1, with the (dismounted) Light Horse at Gallipoli, and later with the Desert Mounted Corps in Egypt, where he rose to the rank of Major. As 'Trooper Bluegum' he wrote articles for the Sydney Morning Herald subsequently collected in the books Love Letters of an Anzac (London, 1916) and Trooper Bluegum at the Dardanelles (London, 1916). Having survived the War, he died of influenza in a London Hospital in 1919.

    Engraved on the back Forest Lodge P S Junior Cricket Comptn 1896/6 Presented to O Hogue. 3 cms wide, pierced design; the front has a belted shield engraved with his monogram. Hallmarked for Birmingham, year unclear, maker Charles Edward Soloman. In good condition. A nice piece of Australiana. See #2 #4

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