Lot 636
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
HACBS (Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society), 1913, handcrafted fob in gold (15ct, 8.9g, 24x33mm) obverse with overlay of an Irish harp left, Celtic Cross at centre, shield with emu and kangaroo at right, 'Faith Hope Charity' on ribbon below, inscribed on reverse 'Presented/to/T.M.Brown P.P/St Joseph's/Branch/No.350/June 1913'. Very fine.
The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society was established in Victoria in the late 1860s to assist Irish Catholics with funeral and sickness benefits.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280