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Lot 4782

Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse) - six clasps - Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 217 Tpr J.E.C. Sleddon Victorian M.R. Impressed. Nearly uncirculated.

John Exley Crouther Sleddon, wool sorter, born 22Oct1879 in Brighton; joined 4th Victorian (Imperial Bushman) Contingent; Emb.01May1900 Port Melbourne on the 'Victorian' 01May1900 for South Africa; RTA 22Jun1901 from East London on the 'Orient'; Enl.11Feb1902 as 2252 L/Cpl with 4th Australian Commonwealth Horse; Sleddon joined the Victoria Police Force in 1903 as Constable and served in several Police Stations in Metropolitan Melbourne; Died of pneumonia 07Jul1933.

Estimate
$1,200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,600

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