Lot 834

Description

Soudan War medalets, Lord Mayor of Sydney Soudan Medal, 1885, in silver (28mm) (C.1885/10), reverse inscribed, 'Bom. J.W.Cline N.S.W.A.; also commemorative issues for Departure of N.S.W.Troops, 1885 (C.1885/3 one in silver and one gilded 24mm) (2), (1885/8 in white metal 39mm), (1885/12 one in silver and one in bronze 24mm) (2); Return of N.S.W.Troops (1885/2 in silver 24mm), (G/1 in gilded 22mm) (2, one with scroll mount added and impressed on reverse with year '1885'); British Transvaal War, Good Luck to Australian Bushmens Corps, 1900, in gilded (23mm), this and one of the previous two attached by a small length of fob watch chain. Very good - very fine. (10)

William J. Clines (aka J.W.Clines), labourer, age 22, born at Hill End, NSW; Enl.05Jun1883; Emb.03Mar1885; RTA 23Jun1885.

Ex Chris Thomas Collection.