Lot 2483
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Description
Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4999 Cpl. T.Cripps. 54-Bn. A.I.F. Both medals impressed. Ribbons, damaged, otherwise very fine - good very fine.
Together with A.I.F Returned From Active Service badge, by Stokes & Son, Melb, reverse numbered 159257.^Ex R.Ellis, Brighton, South Australia 19/9/2016.^Tom Cripps, bread carter, age 18, born at Forbes, NSW; Enl.08Dec1915 in 13Rfts to 17Bn; Emb.05Jun1916; to France 30Sep1916; tfr to 54Bn 17Oct1916; to hospital suffering trench feet 25Feb1917; rejoined unit 21Jul1917; trf to 3Bn 02Nov1918; RTA 31May1919; Disch.28Aug1919.^With copy of Service File and other research.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150