Lot 3267
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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China War Medal 1900. E.T.Pittaway, A.B., N.S.Wales Nav. Contgt. Impressed. Nearly extremely fine.
Able Seaman Edward Thomas Pittaway, Service No.65; Enl.Jul1900 with D Squadron, NSW Naval Contingent; Emb.08Aug1900 on S.S.Salamis; Arrived Taku 09Sep1900 and then to Tientsin a week later; on abortive operation to Peitang 20Sep1900; to Peking 10Oct1900; to Tientsin 06Nov1900 for garrison and police duties; Emb.02Apr1901 on S.S.Chingtu; Arrived Sydney 25Apr1901 and then quarantined; Disemb.03May1901 Sydney and discharged.
With research and copy of H.M.S. New South Wales Contingent medal roll.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,900