Lot 4478
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
Description
Papakaio, handcrafted in gold (15ct, 8.8g, 32x26mm), by W & Co., ring top suspension, reverse inscribed 'The Great War/1914-1918/A Token of Honour To/No.24/614/Rflm.Thos.Whyte/From/Papakaio Residents/On His Return From Active/Service/1915-17'. Rifle tip broken off at top, otherwise very fine.
24/614 Rflm Thomas Henry James Whyte, B Company, NZRB, 2nd Battalion, embarked from New Zealand 9 October 1915.
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $440