Lot 2878
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Modesty Is Strength, a large brass Maltese cross (89x91mm), in the centre is fitted an Army officer's pip, below this is a motto in 3 small cut-out bronze sections, 'MODESTUS VIRTUS EST' (Modesty is Strength), plain reverse, with ring top suspension, no neck ribbon, in the fitted felt interior base section of a wooden case with satin lined lid. Very fine.
Origin unknown, perhaps a private military unit club.
- Estimate
- $60
- Result Status
- Passed in