Lot 1416
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Images
Description
Australia, WWI, tribute fob, in gold and enamel (9ct, 6.7g, 39x24mm), obverse, standing soldier at top in front of rising sun, below "The Great War", above a shield with engraved initials "L.B.", a wreath around, at the base a boomerang "Returned With Honor", reverse inscribed "W.C.A./to/L.Brayley". Pin-back and also with suspension loop, very fine.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 111 (lot 5044).
721 Leslie Keith Brayley, 15th Battalion, labourer, age 21, born at Bourke, NSW; Enl.24Sep1914 at Mitchell, QLD; WIA 07Aug1915 Gallipoli, bomb wound right hand; right hand amputated 16Aug1915; RTA 30Sep1915; Disch.09Feb1916.
With copy of Service File and other research.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Passed in