Lot 241
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Australia, WWII, Mother's and Widow's badge, by Angus & Coote, 1942, pin-back, reverse numbered A5566, bar with one star. Good very fine.
Mother's and Widow's badge number A5566 awarded to Mrs Phylis Enid Wiblen, widow of Pte N.W.Wiblen. Neville Ware Wiblen, labourer, born 14Jan1917 at Mororo, NSW; Enl.21Nov1941 at Maclean, NSW and to 36Bn; Emb.03Jun1942 to Port Moresby, NG; ops on Kokoda Track as Tommy Gunner; missing and later confirmed as KIA 21Dec1942 during the the Australian attacks on Gona.
With research by Mostly Unsung (note a typing error showing badge number 5556 instead of 5566).
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300