Lot 3689
Sale 110 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Australia, WWI, tribute fob, in gold (9ct, 7.72g, 28x33mm), obverse, crossed rifles on shield with circular border inscribed 'Presented to Prvt R.E.Matthews By residents of Cobram & District.' reverse inscribed, 'In/Appreciation/of services/France/1917.18'. Very fine.
Robert Edward Matthews, jockey, age 18, born at Hobart, Tas; Enl.03Mar1916 at Brunswick, Vic; Emb.28Jul1916; served with 38Bn; WIA 28Dec1916 GSW left arm, France; RTA 10Jan1918; Disch.06Apr1918 Medically Unfit.
Ex Australian Coin Auctions No.272 (lot 1134) and B.J.Hibbard Collection.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280