Lot 3939
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Victory Medal 1914-19. A.N.F.1670 E.R.H.Magnusson. 3 WR. R.N. Impressed. Ribbon damaged, toned very fine and scarce Australian Naval Force issue.
Ex Dix Noonan Webb auction 26/1/2022 (lot 540).
Eric Robert Howard Magnusson, seaman, born 19Jan1895 at Whakataki, Manawatu-Wanganui, North Island, NZ; volunteered for service in Australian Naval Force 08Jun1911; commenced engagement in Royal Navy on 19Jan1913 serving as Boy 2nd Cl on H.M.S.Pioneer.
Only 77 men for the Australian Naval Force are recorded on the Great War Medal rolls. All these men were engaged in the Royal Navy under the terms of the Naval Agreement of 1903. When the Royal Australian Navy was established in 1913 the Australian Naval Force became defunct.
With research.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $380