Lot 3314
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse). 539 Tpr.: L.H.Destree. Queensland I.B. Impressed. No ribbon, suspender top missing and pierced hole below, otherwise toned very fine.
Private L.H.Destree confirmed on nominal roll of 5 QIB.
On 26 Feb1902 a Court of Enquiry was held at No.18 General Hospital Charlestown into the circumstances under which 539 Tpr L.Destre (sic), K.Coy 5 Q.I.B. was injured. Tpr Destree stated that on 9Feb the unit was trekking at night and his horse put its foot in a hole and threw him. He was taken to Kerstroom Hospital a few days after with his back hurting. The Court found that the back contusion was not caused by the horse falling on him.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $900