Lot 2245
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Brinkworth & District tribute medal, in gold (9ct; 3.37g; 26mm), obverse, crossed rifles, reverse inscribed, 'Presented To/Pte A.J.McMillan/by/his friends of/Brinkworth & District/June 13/1916'; shooting prize fob in voided silver (28.5mm), hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 by maker 'R.Bs' (Rolason Brothers), scroll and ring top suspension, unnamed. The first heavily toned, otherwise fine, the second dark toned extremely fine. (2)
3292 Alexander James McMillan, shop assistant, age 23, born at Willowie, South Australia; Enl.02Mar1916 at Kadina, Sth Aust in 32Bn, with 12 mths service in 24LHR; Emb.24Jun1916; TOS 32Bn in France 25Nov1916; to hospital with chilblains 02Jan1917 and again on 27Jan1917 with facial neuralgia; RTA 15Jun1919; Disemb.05Aug1919; Disch.21Sep1919.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240