Lot 2094
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Singles: 1914-15 Star. 249 Pte T.Lane 31.Bn. A.I.F.; 1914-15 Star. 122 S/Sgt. R.E.A.Hill 2 Fd Amb. A.I.E.F. Both medals impressed, the first with heavily impressed corrections and the second with multiple strikes. Two single medals, extremely fine.
It appears that corrections to the naming have been attempted during the issuing process and due to the poor execution these medals were not issued to recipients.
Timothy Lane, State school teacher, age 23, born in England; Enl.01Jul1915 at Brisbane, Qld in 31Bn; Emb.09Nov1915; WIA 17Jul1916 GSW to head severe, France; RTA 16Oct1916; Disch.10Jan1917. (Also entitled to British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1914-19)
Roland Edward Alex Hill, hospital dispenser, age 24, born at Redfern, Sydney, NSW; Enl.18Aug1914 at Melbourne, Vic in 2 Fd Amb, Aust Army Medical Corps; Emb.20Oct1914; Trf to Dental Corps 29Jan1916; Promoted Dental S/Sgt 20Feb1916; various medical postings; RTA 23Dec1918; Disch.02Apr1919. (Also entitled to British War Medal 1914-18 and Victory Medal 1914-19)
Both with research.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110