Lot 4406
Sale 107 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Tribute fob, in 9ct gold (approx 9g; 38x29mm), pin back and also suspension loop, obverse, soldier blowing trumpet, artillery firing and Australian flag, above Rising Sun between lion and kangaroo, around are names of famous battle sites, reverse inscribed, 'Presented to/Private E.Kear./by E.V.C.Employees/on his return from/Active Service'. Extremely fine.
Edmund John Kear, age 22, printer, born at Mudgee, NSW; Enl.23May1916 at Bathurst; Emb.30Sep1916; WIA 01Sep1918 GSW left thigh, France; awarded Belgium Croix de Guerre 12Jan1919; RTA 18Jan1919; Disch.01May1919.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $450