Lot 3709

Description

Trio: Jubilee Medal 1897, in bronze; Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious Service Medal (EVIIR); Colonial Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR). The first medal unnamed as issued, No 40 Sergeant. E. Smith. R.A.E. on second medal, No 40 Corporal E. Smith R.A.Engrs 2nd Military District. The second medal with rank officially corrected, both named medals engraved. Nicely toned, the last two medals with uneven toning on reverse due to removal of double sided tape, otherwise nearly extremely fine and a rare group.

MSM: CAG No.195, 19/12/1918, p2372, to 40 Sgt E. Smith, R. Aust. Engrs. 5th M.D.

LS&GC: CAG No 3, 13/1/1912, p37, to 40 Cpl E. Smith R.Aust.Engrs, 2nd M.D.

On roll for NSW Contingent attending Diamond Jubilee Celebrations is Spr E. Smith, Corps of Engineers, who was in England at the time undergoing training.