Lot 2838
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 3738 Pte. H.E.Crofton. 2 Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Very fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 89 (lot 4408).
Together with Victory Medal box and a 1945 Victory Medal commemorative medalet as given to school children at the end of WWII.
Harold Edward Crofton, electrical mechanic, age 19, born at Darlington, Sydney, NSW; Enl.30Aug1915 at Holdsworthy, NSW in 12 Rfts 2 Bn, with previous service in CMF; trf to 45Bn 09May1916; tfr to Prisoners of War Coy in the field 09Oct1916; tfr to 4th Div Salvage Coy 10Jan1917; various stays in hospital in 1918; invalided back to Australia 08Jan1919; Disch.17Apr1919 Medically Unfit.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150