Lot 2856
Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair to WIA: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 471 C?L A.Marshall, 21 M.G Coy A.I.F. on first medal, 471 ??L. A.Marshall 21 M.G.Coy. A.I.F. Both medals impressed and renamed but some details not legible. No ribbons, the first medal dark toned, otherwise very fine - extremely fine.
Ex Ken O'Brien Collection.
Together with pin-back riband bar fitted with damaged ribbons.
Alfred Marshall, wharf labourer, age 24, born at Loughborough, Leicestershire, England; Enl.21May1916 at Sydney Show Ground, NSW; to Cyclist Coy Reinfts 05Jun1916; to M.G.Coy 01Aug1916; Emb.25Oct1916; to France 27Apr1917; TOS 21 M.G.Coy 10Aug1917; to T/Cpl 07Sep1917; to Cpl 07Dec1917; WIA 05Jan1918, gassed by shell France; RTA 21Apr1918; Disch.10Oct1918 Medically Unfit.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $110