Lot 3955
Sale 135 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, (QVR). 8. Col. Sgt. R.Black 1. Inft Regt. Impressed. Uneven toning on reverse due to double sided tape removal, otherwise very fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 107 (lot 4571).
CAFLSM:CAG No.34, 12/7/1901, p117 to 8 Col. Sgt. Robert Black, 1st Inf. Regt.
Robert Black; unsuccessful volunteer for 1885 Sudan contingent; Enlisted in NSW Military Forces and to 1st Infy Regt at Moore Park, Sydney, NSW; noted as lead scorer in rifle kneeling shooting position competition at 200 and 300 yards range 11Aug1899; presented with above Long Service Medal at Victoria Barracks, Sydney 19Oct1901; noted in Oct1904 with A Coy Rifle Shoot for Governor's Cup at Randwick Range; noted as Regt Sgt Maj 1Infy Regt 01Jul1906; no complete service dossier is known to exist.
With research by Mostly Unsung.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300