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Lot 1343

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse with faint trace of ghost dates), six clasps - Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen. 41 Pte A.Midceley, N.S.W., A.M.C. Impressed. Hairlines, otherwise good very fine.

Ex G.Beck, Hoppers Crossing, Vic 7/3/2021.

Arthur Midgeley (sometimes spelt Midceley), born in 1879 in Sydney, NSW; Enl.23Oct1899 as a dairy farmer; first contingent of NSW, AMC Emb.28Oct1899; this unit's bearers were involved in first fight at Sunnyside and later battles.

With research.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$900