Lot 5737

Description

Australia, World War I, tribute fob in gold (9ct, 6.4g, 32x44mm), obverse King's crown above central dome with soldier standing holding rifle across chest, Rising Sun hat badge behind with 'Australia New Zealand Army Corps' on ribbon below, around the bottom, 'He Answered His Country's Call', 'Honor' inscribed below crown, reverse inscribed, 'From Residents of/Barmedman/to/Bom.C.Sweeting/on return from/Active Service/1920'. Good very fine.

Clifford Francis Sweeting, labourer, age 18yrs, born Hillston NSW; Enl.13Oct1916 at Cootamundra NSW, served with 3rd Btn; WIA 04Oct1917 France and 23Aug1918 GSW leg; RTA 24Jan1919.