Lot 2405
Sale 129 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Australian Intelligence Corps, 1900-12, hat badge in gilt and enamel (55mm), and a matching collar badge (29mm), both by Stokes & Sons, Melb(ourne) (Cossum 100). Both badges with a small enamel chip, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare. (2)
The Australian Intelligence Corps was formed on 6 December 1907 and disbanded on 30 September 1914. It was later reformed in 1939. General Sir John Monash GCMG, KCB, VD, at the time promoted to a Lieutenant Colonel, served in the Australian Intelligence Corps from 1908 to 1913. His badge is held by the Australian War Memorial. Only a very small number of these badges are known to exist.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,200