Lot 2262
Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Return fob, in gold (9ct; 3.44g; 32x32mm), by W (Willis), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'From/Claremont/To Sergt. H.H.Howell./A.I.F./in recognition of/Services in the/Great War'. A few words crossed out during engraving, otherwise very fine.
Herbert Hirst Howell, age 38, born at Hobart, Tas; Enl.20Sep1915 at Claremont, Tas; Emb.28Jan1916; TOS 2DAC 2Feb1916; TOS 6FAB 10Mar1916; TOS 22FAB 13May1916 France; accidental wounding 14Aug1916; various postings and to 14Bty; RTA 11May1919; Disch.20Sep1919.
- Estimate
- $130
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180