Lot 2447
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - four clasps, - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901. 3047 Dvr: W.J.Gunning. Rl:Aust:Arty. Impressed. The last clasp is a loose replacement, the medal with contact marks, otherwise toned fine and a scarce unit.
Ex I.S.Wright 12/11/2005 - states only 43 medals impressed Rl.Aust.Arty, all others NSW Art.^William James Gunning, blacksmith, born 13May1878 in Sydney, NSW; Enl. as single and a blacksmith with NOK father at Redfern, NSW; Emb.15Mar1901 as a draft for A Bty R Aust Arty; various ops in Transvaal and Orange Free State; RTA 12Aug1901 and Disemb.15Sep1901 at Sydney, NSW.^With research.
- Estimate
- $2,000
- Result Status
- Passed in