Lot 4108
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Pair: Vietnam Medal 1964-73; South Vietnam Campaign Medal 1964-72, - clasp - 1960-. 5715418 S.Collins on both medals. First medal impressed, second medal engraved. A few scrape marks on obverse of first medal, otherwise extremely fine.
Stuart Collins, born 24Jan1947 at Middleton, Lancashire, England; National Service enlistee with R.Aust.Infy Corps; Vietnam service with 1 Aust Reinf. Unit 11Jun-30Jun1968; HQs Aust Force Vietnam (Army Component) 01Jul-01Oct1968; 1 Aust Reinf. Unit 02Oct-11Oct1968; 4 Bn RAR 12Oct1968-30May1969.
Stuart Collins was one of those filmed by the Director of Public Relations in television footage sending messages home from serving members in Vietnam for Christmas 1968.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $340