Lot 3664
Sale 108 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1609 L/Cpl S.J.Sands 7/Bn A.I.F. on first medal, 1609 Sjt S.J.Sands. 7 Bn, A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Ribbons dirty, otherwise toned very fine - good very fine.
Together with Tribute fob in 9ct gold (40x23mm; approx 8.5g), inscribed 'Presented/To/Sgt. S.J.Sands/By his/Katandra/1919'.
Stephen James Sands, labourer, age 22, born at Etchingham, Sussex, England; Enl.11Dec1914 at Yabba North, Victoria; militia service with Katandra Rifle Club; to Gallipoli 30Apr1915; to L/Cpl 09Dec1915 at Anzac; Sgt 10Aug1916; WIA 19Aug1916, bruised back, France; WIA 20Sep1917 GSW right shoulder, France; RTA 15Dec1918; Disch.04Jan1920.
With research.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $800