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Lot 1357

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

Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse) - two clasps - Transvaal, South Africa 1902. 1267 Pte F.Yann. Aust. A.M.C. Impressed. Very fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 55 (lot 491).

Frederick Christian Yann, sleeper hewer then fire brigade in Perth, age 23, born in Preston, Vic; Enl.19Feb1902 in Aust C'wth Contingent Australian Army Medical Corps (W.A. section - only 8 men); Emb.26Feb1902; Disemb.14Mar1902 at Durban; ops between Noitverwacht and the Kimberley-Mafeking Railway; RTA 05Jul1902; Disch.14Aug1902.

With research including original character and discharge certificates.

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