Lot 4717
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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Description
161st Battery RNZA (Royal New Zealand Artillery), military canteen token in brass (21mm), five cents (assigned value, not shown on token), 1965-72, obverse and reverse identical, 'Kiwi' across centre, with reverse upset 180 degrees (Yarwood NZMT09; G.31d; TMR.p178). Toned, very fine and very rare with only a few known.
Used at the Nui Dat base camp during the Vietnam War.
Ex John Malcolm Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 90 (lot 3631).
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Passed in