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Lot 1417

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

Australia Memorial badge, in gold (9ct; 6.18g; 26mm), attributed to Willis & Sons, features enamelled Australian coat-of-arms on obverse and inscribed around this, "In Memoriam J. J. Leo.", on the plain reverse is inscribed, "Who fought & died/in the Great War/1914-18/Pres. To/Next of Kin./By Canowie Belt/Friends 1919." Toned good very fine.

Ex Late Jack Grace Collection.

Canowie Belt is a rural locality in the mid-north region of South Australia.

James Joseph Leo, farm labourer, age 27; born at Carrieton, Sth Aust; Enl.17Apr1916; Emb.13Jul1916; to L/Cpl 28Jun1917; DOW 18Sep1918 serving with 48Bn in France.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$360