Lot 3561
Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Bartolomeo Colleoni Medal, 1940, in oxidised silver (58mm) by Amor (C.1940/2), obverse, HMAS Sydney advancing at full speed with the smoking and disabled Italian cruiser, Bartolomeo Colleoni, in background, reverse, a representation of the plaque presented by the City of Sydney to HMAS Sydney, edge inscribed, 'W.Lowenstein. Stoker. O.N.22487'. In case of issue, toned, nearly uncirculated and rare.
William Lowenstein, labourer, born 15Jan1921 at Kew, Vic; Enl.05Sep1938 at Melbourne, Vic for 12 years; NOK father at Bellerive, Tas; to HMAS Cerberus as Stoker III 05Sep1938; to HMAS Sydney as Stoker III 14Jan1939, Stoker II 15Jan1939 and Stoker 15Jan1940; KIA 20Nov1941.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,800