Lot 3245
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 to KIA, (type 3 reverse), - clasp - Transvaal. 239 Pte J. Dalliston. W.Australian M.I. Impressed. Dark spot on obverse, otherwise very fine.
James George Dalliston 5th (Mounted Infantry) Contingent, a 30-year old miner from Victoria, was one of only five selected out of thirty candidates who presented themselves at Coolgardie; contingent comprised 14 officers and 207 other ranks; Emb.06Mar1901; L/Cpl J.G.Dalliston KIA 01Feb1902 at Waterval River, Rolspruit; commemorated on the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial at King's Park, Perth, WA.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $7,000