Lot 201
Sale 112 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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M(elbourne) L(iedertafel), handcrafted presentation pin backed badge, in gold (18ct, 12.6g, 47x42mm) inscribed on reverse 'Melbourne/Liedertafel/Presented To/Lieut Col./G.Napier Turner/27.6.92'. Extremely fine.
George Napier Turner, Commander Victorian Field Artillery. First commissioned in the St Kilda Battery of Artillery Volunteers in 1863, he rose to the rank of Captain. Later he left to be Staff Officer of the Home District and was promoted to Major. He was appointed to command the Brigade of Field Artillery in 1884 with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1884 he was ADC to his Excellency Sir Henry B.Lock followed by ADC to his Excellency the Earl of Hopetoun in 1889. Turner was a member of the Victorian Council of Defence from its formation.
- Estimate
- $700
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650