Lot 3682
Sale 90 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Tribute medal 1914-19, to men of 7th (Territorial) Battalion, The Black Watch, in bronze (38mm), obverse, old sailing ship on ocean between two columns, around the top, "Multi Pertransibunt Et Augebitur Scientia", at the bottom, "The Ward Academy / Anstruther", reverse, laurel wreath around inscription, "In / Memory / of the / Glorious Men & Deeds / of the / 7th (Territorial) Battn / The Black Watch / 1914-1919 / Awarded For / Distinction In / History / & / Geography", edge engraved, "Agnes.C.Masterton.1933-4." Uncirculated and scarce.
The Ward Academy opened at Anstruther, Scotland on 6 September 1886. It was named after its benefactor, Andrew Ward, a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy (1736-1803) who was born at Anstruther.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80