Lot 4475

Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)

Description

Oturehua Blackstone District, Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 45263 2/Lt. R.H.Wade. N.Z.E.F. Impressed.; also, fob medal handcrafted in gold (15ct, 9.5g, 30x26mm), by W.J.Wesney (Otautau), ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'Sec.Lieut. R.H.Wade/32 R./France.Belgium/Died of Wounds/France.Oct.1918/From/Oturehua Blackstone/District' [illustrated]. Extremely fine. (3)

45263 2nd Lieutenant Robert Hunter Wade, 32nd Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company, NZEF, embarked from New Zealand 22 November 1917. Died of Wounds, France, 26 October 1918.

See also lot 3481 for school 'Dux' medals to his son.

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650

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