Lot 2512
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to KIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; Victory Medal 1914-19. 1047 Pte F.C Kiellerup 6/Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. New ribbons, the last medal dark toned, otherwise fine.
Frederick Charles Kiellerup, traveller, age 31, born at Nanandera, NSW; Enl.07Sep1914 at Melbourne, Vic; Emb.05Apr1915 to join MEF for Gallipoli Campaign; KIA 08May1915 at Gallipoli.
Note: Also entitled to a British War Medal 1914-18 and a Memorial Plaque. In January 1970 the family received replacement medals for three medals damaged in a fire but they were advised that the Memorial Plaque was no longer available. The two medals above are probably part of the trio supposedly destroyed in the fire.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300