Lot 4334
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
Description
Ophir, hand engraved in gold (15ct, 10.6g, 30x30mm), by G.& T.Y. (G & T Young, Dunedin), ring top suspension, obverse inscribed '2nd/Contingent/NZ', reverse inscribed 'To/Sergeant R.Wilson/From/Citizens of Ophir/1901'. Very fine.
Courtesy of Stowers p216, 482 Farrier-Sergeant Richard Wilson, 2nd Cont, 4 Coy; Farmer; Downshire Farm, Ophir, Otago; NOK: J.Wilson (brother), same address; Died Wellington 2.9.67: Joh: DH: CC: OFS: SA01; Served British South Africa Police; Awarded BSA Medal with clasp 'Rhodesia 1896'; On nominal roll as Private.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $800