Lot 4599

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

Description

Woodgrove, Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 27019 Pte. E.W.R.Leslie. N.Z.E.F. Both medals impressed; also, fob medal hand engraved in gold (9ct, 4.6g, 25x26mm), no maker, ring top suspension, obverse inscribed 'Waipara County/Woodgrove/War/Medal/1918', reverse inscribed 'Presented To/Private E.W.R.Leslie/No 27019/2nd Batt.1st.C.R.'. Very fine, the last illustrated.

Together with a 'NZR' shoulder title and (2) 17th Reinforcements collar badges.

27019 Pte Edmund William Richardson, 17th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company, NZEF, embarked from New Zealand 23 September 1916.

See also lot 4034 for a group of ploughing medals to the same recipient.

Estimate
$700
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$480

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