Lot 253
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Australia, National Emergency Services New South Wales, Warden badge (KC), by Angus & Coote, pin-back; N.E.S. armband; also Identity Card for Miss Marie Gelling as 666666 Auxiliary Ambulance Driver for Manly area, signed by Chief Warden of area of Manly; Certificate No.5565 (27x22.8cm), issued at Sydney, 1st September 1939 certifying that Elizabeth Booth passed the requisite examination in First-Aid and Air Raid Precautions. Fine - very fine. (4)
Ex Warwick G. Cary Collection.
Marie Gelling of Manly was an accomplished skier and racer. In 1949 she was elected to the committee of the Kosciusko Alpine Club, the first woman ever to hold office in the club since it was formed 40 years earlier.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Passed in