Lot 3784
Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Group of Five to Rat of Tobruk; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. NX19190 Pte. H.V.Perkins 2/13th. Inf.Battalion on first two medals, NX19190 H.V.Perkins on last three medals. First two medals engraved, last three medals impressed. Good very fine - extremely fine.
Together with The Rats of Tobruk Association badge (KC), impressed no.486 on reverse.
Pte Horace Vincent Perkins, grocer's assistant, born 08Nov1918 at Glen Innes, NSW; Enl.31May1940 at Paddington, NSW; 21Jul1942 evacuated from 6AGH to 1ACD with tuberculosis; RTA 10Oct1942; Disch, 07Dec1942 ex 2/13 Bn as Medically Unfit; 09Nov1948 applied for issue of 1939-45 and Africa Stars.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260