Lot 4053
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to KIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 6771 A-Cpl. L.E.Wroblewski. 28-Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Toned very fine.
Together with WWI Memorial Plaque named to Leo Emile Wroblewski; British Armies In France Army Rifle Association prize medal in bronze (45mm), inscribed on reverse, 'Winner/Pte Wroblewski/28 Bn.', in Fattorini & Sons Ltd case of issue.
Leo Emile Wroblewski, warehouseman, age 22, born at Sydney, NSW; Enl.16Oct1916 at Perth, W. Aust, in 20Rfts 28Bn; Emb.29Jun1917; Appt'd A/Cpl 27Aug1917; to France 12Dec1917; TOS 28Bn 19Dec1917; KIA 24Apr1918; Buried in field and later exhumed and buried at Adelaide British Cemetery, Villers Bretonneux.
With part copy of Service File, b&w photos and other original documents.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,300