Lot 3841
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
The Empire Day Challenge Cup Medal, undated (1908-1914), in silver (47mm), by Elkington, unnamed. Blue and gold toning, small edge bump, very fine.
This Commonwealth teams' competition, that only ran for seven years, was won by 7th Aust Infy in the first year, 1908, and 16th Infy (Newcastle, Australia) in the last year, 1914. For full history see Shooting Awards and Prize Medals to Australian Military Forces by John O'Connor, pp110-2.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $40