Lot 253
Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Welcome Home and Thank You certificate, issued by The Camperdown Soldiers & Sailors' Welcome Home Association to James Scanlan, dated 26th Septr 1918 and signed by David Gilpin, President (former Mayor of Camperdown and later Mayor of Sydney) and the Hon Secretary, an illustrated and coloured certificate (24.5x30.5cm). Paper splits and loss of paper at edge as well as a small hole and age toning, the body of the certificate with age toning and other stains and marks, otherwise very good.
James Scanlan, labourer, age 19, born at Camperdown, Sydney, NSW; Enl.17Oct1915, at RAS Grounds, Sydney, NSW, with 2 years service in militia; Emb.08Mar1916; to France 09Sep1916; TOS 17Bn 24Sep1916; WIA 03May1917 shrapnel wound to arm, ankle and back, France; RTA 20Dec1917; Disch.09Aug1918 Medically Unfit.
- Estimate
- $30
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $50