Lot 2384

Description

New Zealand Defence Service Medal, - clasp - Regular. K19628 ARD GED Anderson RNZN. Pantographed.; also Antarctic Service medallions in bronze (54mm), designed by V.V. (Vanbola Veinberg), by Royal Australian Mint (design as for Carlisle C.A/11 with different wording on reverse), for Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (2), the first issued by 'Commonwealth of Australia/Antarctic Division/Department of Science & Technology' and edge named to, 'G.E.D.Anderson Mawson 1983', the second issued by 'Commonwealth of Australia/Department of Science Antarctic Division' and edge named to, 'G.Anderson Mawson 1986'. All in cases of issue, the first also with miniature medal, the last two with spotty toning, otherwise uncirculated. (3)

During his service with RNZN Gary E.D.Anderson was an Able Radioman (ARD) and later, with ANARE, he was a Communications Officer during his service at Mawson Base. Only 29 Antarctic Service medallions were issued for Mawson in 1983 and only 27 issued for 1986.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 115 (lot 5023).