Lot 3698
Sale 123 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Victoria Volunteer Long and Efficient Service Medal, (type 2 with Pro Deo Et Patria). No.67 Col-Sergt. C.A.Biggsley, 1/6th. A.I.R. Impressed. Nicely toned, nearly extremely fine.
Ex Bowers & Ruddy Galleries Sale 25-27 January 1983, Roy Harte Collection Part 3 (lot 3189, part).
C.A.Biggsley was a member of the Sale Cycling Club. He was obviously a quality cyclist as in most of the handicap events in which he competed he started from scratch. Sergeant C.A. Biggesly was also Honorary Secretary of 2Bn Infantry Brigade. He was a recipient of a Brassey Medal in 1897 as a Corporal with 2Bn I.B. (Noble Numismatics Sale 54 Lot 4226). One of his sons, Lt H.A. 'Bertie' Biggsley was killed in action at Steel's Post, Gallipoli on 19 July 1915.
- Estimate
- $900
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $900