Lot 5551
Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
Description
British War Medal 1914-18. 4386 Pte D.Page 15 Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. In original box of issue, uncirculated.
Together with 9ct gold tribute fob (3.9gms) missing suspension ring at top, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to / Pte. D.Page A.I.F / By Residents of / Richmond / July 2nd 1919' (Richmond, Tasmania); tribute letter from King George V dated 13.4.19; Pass containing Leave or Duty Ration Book; Pay Book; Australian Army Reserve Membership Card 9/7/19. Private Darcey Page, born Ranelagh, Tasmania, age 25, Farmer; Enl.06Sep1915 Claremont, Tasmania; Emb.29Dec1915 ex Melbourne on HMAT Demosthenes; WIA France 01Sep1916 GSW face and hand; WIA France 03Jul1917; 06Oct1918 detached as batman to Major Sampson, Senior Officers School, Aldershot, England; RTA 06Jun1919; Disch.14Aug1919.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $750