Lot 128

Description

RAAF cap, with Air Training Corps badge fitted, inside marked '1944/Made in Australia'; Leading Aircraftman rank badges in oxidised bronze (2), one with backing plate; circular aluminium dog tag marked, '422934/Cope, H.K./RAAF/CE'; Returned from Active Service badge WWII; voided RAAF sweetheart badge in nickel silver and enamel with attached silvered chain; riband bar for 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with MID, Air Crew Europe Star with rosette, Defence Medal 1939-45. The cap with some moth holes, otherwise fine - very fine. (7)

422934 Pilot Officer Harold Keith Cope, born 09Jul1923; Enl.15Jun1942; mustering Wireless operator; Emb.15Jan1943 to Canada; left Canada for UK and arrived 16Apr1944; appt'd to commission 18Jul1945; RTA 28Oct1945; Appt terminated 16Jan1946 on demobilisation.