Aust Historical Medals
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Lot 1074 Aust Historical Medals
Estimate $350
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300
POLICE MEDAL, New Years Day 18(?) in gold (22mm, 18 carat, 7.37 grams) by Stokes & Martin, (obv. C.1884/5), rev. inscribed 'New Years Day 18(--)/ Jas Scott/ Wangaratta'. date is probably 1884 but obliterated by brooch mounting, loop mount attached, fine and as a type very rare.
Ex. Spink Australia Sale 33 (lot 2666). James Scott was a fireman at Beechworth. As warder he escorted Ned Kelly through the streets of Beechworth.
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