Lot 3688

Description

Trio: British War Medal 1914-18; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45 (type 2 issue). 6296 Pte J.H.Leighton 14 Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, V12253 J.H.Leighton on second and third medals. First medal impressed, second and third medals pantographed. Incorrect ribbon on first medal, very fine - extremely fine.

Together with tribute fob in 15ct gold (4.1gm), map of Australia, the word ’Australia’ across, with rifles and circular disc above, all within wreath, reverse, engraved, ’Presented to / Pte. J.Leighton / by his / Coreen Friends / April 1918’, pin missing from reverse; RAR (QC) cap badge; Italy, Victory Medal, WWI (type 2 by S.Johnson - Milano). WWI. Private James Horace Leighton, born Coreen, NSW, age 26, farmer; currently serving 16LH; Enl.07Jun1916 at Melbourne, Vic; Emb.07Sep1916; RTA 21Dec1917 for discharge - bronchitis and asthma; Disch.19Mar1918. British War Medal is only entitlement. WWII. Enl.19Mar1941 at Royal Park, Vic; Disch.01Aug1943 ex 1 Rae T/B.