Lot 5747

Description

WWII Tribute medal, Borough of Wangaratta, in silvered bronze (51mm), by K.G.Luke, Melb, obverse, Wangaratta's coat of arms and around this is a textured border with legend, 'Borough Of Wangaratta Incorporated 1863', reverse, wreath and inside this in relief, 'In/Grateful/Appreciation' and inscribed, 'VX47472/Sgt. McCall A.B.', and below in relief, 'World War/1939-1945'. Some small edge nicks and on the bottom edge is evidence that the medal has been mounted atop a display stand, otherwise very fine and very scarce.

Ex Barry McGown Scott Collection.

Arthur Bryce McCall, born 27Aug1916 at Wangaratta, Vic; Enl.01Aug1940 at Caulfield, Vic; Disch.19Dec1945 as Sergeant ex 2/3 Aust Light A/A Regt.