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20453 Click for more photos | Fossils: Dinosaur Bone Fragments from Sauropod, Cretaceous Period found Utah, USA (50). Dinosaur egg shell fragments from Hypselasaurus, Cretaceous Period found Provence, France (57). Fossil shark teeth from Paleocene Period 50 million years ago (38). Many with descriptive cards/folders. (145) | SOLD at A$200 | ||
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20513 Click to enlarge photo | Egyptian. Original 30th dynasty (380-343BC). Ushabti figure, light blue faience 145mm. Hieroglyphs to body, bearded pharaonic (male) figure holding flail & crook. with arms crossed across chest. Originating from group of figures whose original ancient owner is believed to have been Hor-Ankh. (The Thirtieth Dynasty of Egypt (notated Dynasty XXX, alternatively 30th Dynasty or Dynasty 30) is usually classified as the fifth Dynasty of the Late Period of ancient Egypt. It was founded after the overthrow of Nepherites II in 380 BC by Nectanebo I, and was disestablished upon the invasion of Egypt by the Achaemenid king Artaxerxes III in 343 BC. This is the final native dynasty of ancient Egypt; after the deposition of Nectanebo II, Egypt fell under foreign domination). VGC. A superior quality, highly attractive & impressive example of pharaonic art. (1) | AVAILABLE at A$1300 | ||
| 21290 | 1933-45 Members of the Nazi German Women's Work badge, Deutsches Frauenwerk, lot of 2. Early silvered & enamel badge, ca1941 by 'RZM-MI/145' together with a late war, ca1944-45 version on grey metal with paint finish by 'RZM-MI/102'. gVF. | AVAILABLE at A$120 | ||
21468 Click for more photos | 1939-45 Air Force Cross & King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air recipient Log Book, original citations, pilot licence & investiture documents. To Wing Commander Egbert Ralph Griffith, 260440, RAAF. Log Book with entries from Jan 1942 to Sept 1945 indicating a grand total flying hours of 2555hrs, 20mins. Born 1905, resident Mosman. Gained Pilot Cert/Licence Feb 1937. Enl RAAF 1940 as Flying Instructor at Parafield, Narromine & Benalla. S/Ldr 1/10/42. Wing Commander 1944. Disch 21/9/45. Awarded King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air per citation: 'Griffith Egbert Ralph, Squadron Leader (260440), 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF. After a 6 mth conversion at Camden in Feb 1942, he was posted to No 3 SFTS & on the 5th Apr 1942 to No 1 SFTS. On the 1st Oct 1942 he was posted to No 11 EFTS as Chief Flying Instructor & Officer Commanding Flying Squadron. In this post, his skilled judgment & experience together with his keenness & determination have made a most valuable contribution to the high std of training achieved. Squadron Leader Griffith's devotion to duty has at all times been outstanding. (LG 8/6/1944 p2647)'. AFC awarded per citation: ' Griffith Egbert Ralph, Squadron Leader (260440), 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF. After 6 wks conversion in Feb 1942, he was posted to No 3 SFTS & on the 6th Apr 1942 to No 1 SFTS. In Oct 1942 he was posted to No 11 EFTS as Chief Flying Instructor & in this post, his sound judgment, long experience & skill have contributed considerably to the excellent std of training achieved. Squadron Leader Griffiths has at all times displayed outstanding enthusiasm, determination & devotion to duty. (LG 1/9/1944 p4077).' Paperwork inc original signed copies of the above (with further detail); Comm of Aust Pilot Licence 1937-40 (with ID photo); letter of congrats & signed by Air Vice Marshal G. Jones, Chief of the Air Staff & enclosing an original length of AFC ribbon; letters relevant to his investiture & of notification of awards; Co No I (T) Group address 11/5/45 (5 pgs). Griffith's medals (AFC, War & Australia Service medal) were donated to the Australian War Memorial by the family, who later sold this paperwork. VGC. Extremely scarce documentary grouping to double decoration RAAF pilot. Only 146 GVIR AFC awards & 145 WW2 Commendation awards | SOLD at A$500 | ||
21788 Click to enlarge photo | 1942 Auxiliary Air Force, Air Efficiency Award, GVIR (type I) engraved officially:'847145 LAC, E A MARTIN, AAF'. EF. | SOLD at A$200 | ||