Lot 4704
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Pair to KIA Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2110 Pte J. Briggs 15Bn. A.I.F. Impressed. No ribbons, toned uncirculated.
Together with Memorial Plaque WWI named to John Briggs, in cardboard holder of issue.
Ex Trevor Bushell Taylor Collection.
John Briggs, labourer, age 35, born at Hull, Lancashire, England; Enl.20Mar1915 at Brisbane, Qld; Emb.12Jun1915; to Gallipoli 02Aug1915; KIA 08Aug1915; originally reported as buried at Norfolk Cemetery but as location of remains was uncertain, a headstone tablet was erected at 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery Gallipoli.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $540