Lot 2323

Description

Memorial plaque, WWI, John Thomas Hearn. Renamed.; R.M.R.C. (Rangitata Miniature Rifle Club), fob medal, handcrafted in gold (9ct, 12.5g, 37x33mm), by F.J.D. (Frederick J.Dunn, Timaru), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Challenge Medal/Won By/J.T.Hearn/1915'; also, a full hunter pocket watch, in gold (14ct, tot wt 89.7g incl workings), metal dust cover inscribed 'J.G.R./to/H.H.', back plate inscribed 'Henry Hearn/Rangitata Island/Canterbury/NZ/23-3-98', not working, case dented. Fine - very fine. (3)

27290 Pte John Thomas Hearn, 17th Reinforcements, J Company, NZEF, embarked from New Zealand 25th September 1916, KIA France, 13th June 1917.