Lot 5550
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Australia, RAAF Officer's hat badge (KC), with original backing intact; WWI ID bracelet named to 9471 Gnr. C.S.Copplestone 17 Bty A.F.A., WWII dog tag named to 127367 C.S.Copplestone RAAF. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Ex Barry McGown Scott Collection.
Charles Stanley Copplestone, warehouseman, age 19, born at Footscray, Melbourne, Vic; WWI: Enl.15Oct1915 at Claremont, Tas with previous service in RAA Reserves; Emb.22Nov1915; to 17 Bty AFA 26Dec1915; WIA 24Feb1918; to AFC Cadet School 24Oct1918; examined by RFC and classified temporarily unfit as pilot or observer 30Oct1918; RTA 27Apr1919 and acted as ship's librarian; Disch.14Aug1919; WWII: Enl.01Mar1943 at Melbourne, Vic in RAAF; Disch.13Jun1946 as Flying Officer ex 38 Sqn.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90