Auction 32: Coins, Banknotes and Medals

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL PAIR, NZ Medal Imperial issue, ND, impressed…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL PAIR, NZ Medal Imperial issue, ND, impressed 2876 PTE. J. MULREY. 43RD FOOT., MYB123, gVF; & Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59, similar impressing, MYB121. John Mulrey served with the 43rd Foot in the Indian Mutiny at Goiwasa. He served in New Zealand from 11 Dec 1863 & in the engagements at Makatu & Te Ranga. He was discharged from the 43rd regiment on 24 March 1866. gVF

Starting Bid

$850

Sold $1,200

Est.

$850 - $1,200

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, ND impressed A. PEARN TARANAKI VOL., MYB123…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, ND impressed A. PEARN TARANAKI VOL., MYB123. Alfred Pearn (1843-1912), said to be the first white child born in New Plymouth, served with the Taranaki Volunteers as a Private from March 1860 until 1866. He was under fire at Waireka (28 Mar 1860), Mahoetahi (Nov 1860), Kaitake (24 March 1864), & Manutahi & Mataitawa (Oct 1864). gVF

Starting Bid

$850

Sold $1,500

Est.

$850 - $1,200

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, Imperial issue, 1863 TO 1864, impressed J.B…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, Imperial issue, 1863 TO 1864, impressed J.BENNETT. GUNR. R.M.A. H.M.S. ESK, MYB123, Ex Dix Noonan Webb 22 July 2016, printed research notes available. John Bennett was born in Wheel, Romford, Essex in about 1834. He enlisted with the navy in 1853, at which time he was a labourer. He transferred to the Royal Marine Artillery in 1855. He served in the Baltic Sea, 1854, China Sea 1857-58, & was present at the capture of Canton in Dec 1857, & New Zealand War, in 1863-64. He was awarded the Baltic medal, China Medal with clasp Canton 1857, & New Zealand Medal. He was discharged from the Navy at the completion of his term of service in Feb 1874. Ex brooch mount Obv, also affecting two letters B & E of BENNETT, otherwise near VF.

Starting Bid

$1,000

Sold $1,550

Est.

$1,000 - $1,400

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, Imperial issue, ND, engraved in sloping cap…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, Imperial issue, ND, engraved in sloping capitals G. WHITE LD.G. SEAMAN, H.M.S. "HARRIER", MYB123, ex brooch mount Rev, renamed otherwise gVF.

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$500

Sold $750

Est.

$500 - $700

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, ND engraved JOHN RULE NO.1 CO. AUCK NAV. VO…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, ND engraved JOHN RULE NO.1 CO. AUCK NAV. VOL., MYB123, sl nick rev, rare unit with only nine issued according to BBM, late issue 1913, with removed 1861 TO 1866 dates just visible. Rule was present at Pukorokoro (Miranda Expedition), South Manukau Harbour, Waiuku, Mauku & Drury 1863 & may have been involved in the capture of the large waka Te Toki-a-Tāpiri, on display in the Auckland Museum. He was born in 1844, in Cornwall & migrated to New Zealand via Australia in 1856. He died in Auckland in 1925. VF

Starting Bid

$2,800

Sold $4,100

Est.

$2,800 - $4,000

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, Imperial issue, 1865 TO 1866, impressed 910…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL, Imperial issue, 1865 TO 1866, impressed 910 JOHN HIGGINS 57TH REGT., MYB123. Higgins, born Glasgow in 1836, enlisted 8 Aug 1864 with the 93rd Foot (service no 2834) then transferred to the 57th Foot (910) & later the 72nd Foot (1518). His early service saw six court martials for minor offences but at discharge his service was described as "latterly good". He served in Bulgaria & Crimea (2 years, 4 months), East Indies (6y, 10m), New Zealand (2y, 7m) & a second term in the East Indies (4y, 8m). Discharged on 5 Sept 1876, he received a partial pension from a severe gunshot wound to his left forearm at Alma. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 22 July 2016. Printed Research Notes available. VF

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$850

Sold $850

Est.

$850 - $1,200

MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL undated, impressed W. WASHINGTON. CON. A. C.…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NEW ZEALAND MEDAL undated, impressed W. WASHINGTON. CON. A. C.; William C. Washington (1838-1900), served as a Private in the 57th Foot (1/3/1854-5/5/1866, before joining the Armed Constabulary in Moturoa 7/11/1868, then Constable 2nd Division (12/10/1868-23/1/1877). He arrived in NZ on the Star Queen ex Bombay 23/1/1861. VF

Starting Bid

$700

Sold $1,100

Est.

$700 - $1,000

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Group of 5, Queens South Africa, five clasps, Cape Colony, …

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Group of 5, Queens South Africa, five clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, & South Africa 1901 & 1902, impressed 8390 PTE A KNOWSLEY, 49TH COY 9TH IMPL: YEO:, 1914-15 Star, BWM & Victory Medal, impressed 4/555 SGT. A. KNOWSLEY. N.Z.E.F., & N.Z.A. ROYAL VETERAN CROSS, Rev engraved A. KNOWSLEY, OD129, rare combination. Albert Knowsley (1879-1935), bn Plymouth, England, served with the Imperial Yeomanry & in South Africa from 6 March 1900 to 4 March 1901. He was in battle on 29 Nov 1900 at Rhenoster Kop in northern Transvaal. He enlisted for WW1 on 13 Aug 1914, serving until 10 Oct 1916 when discharged unfit. Prior to WWI he was a Wellington City Tramways Storekeeper & in WWI was a Records Clerk for the Engineers in Egypt (1914 & Oct 1915-April 1916) & Gallipoli (April-Sept 1915). Printed research notes available. Court mounted. EF

Starting Bid

$1,050

Sold $1,050

Est.

$1,050 - $1,500

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Chunuk Bair Group of 4, 1914-15 Star, BWM & Victory Medal, …

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Chunuk Bair Group of 4, 1914-15 Star, BWM & Victory Medal, impressed 7/672 L/CPL W. FERRY N.Z.E.F.; & ANZAC Gallipoli 1967 Medallion (named W FERRY). William Augustine (Gus) Ferry, born Dunedin 1888, died Kaikoura 1980, enlisted in the Canterbury Mounted Rifles on 19/09/1914 & served in the Egyptian theatre 1914 to 1916. He was wounded in his right leg at Bauchop’s Hill, Gallipoli on 9 August 1915 as part of the attack on Chunuk Bair. gVF - EF

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $1,150

Est.

$300 - $400

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Group of 5, 1914-15 Star impressed 20798 L-CPL. J. BALFOUR.…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Group of 5, 1914-15 Star impressed 20798 L-CPL. J. BALFOUR. CAM’N HIGHRS., BWM, Victory Medal, (impressed S-20798 PTE J.G.BALFOUR.CAMERONS.), War Medal 1939-45 & NZ War Service Medal. James George Balfour 1896-1960 first enlisted in the UK with the 442 Agric Coy Labour Corp in 1914 then with the Camerons in 1915, ending the war as a T/Sgt with the Highland Light Infantry, mainly serving in France. Migrating to NZ in the 1930s, he was called up for war service in 1942 & died in Wellington in 1960. VF - EF

Starting Bid

$140

Sold $140

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ & GB ACCUMULATION (5), BWM (2), to 23/742 RFLM. J. DUNSMUIR…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ & GB ACCUMULATION (5), BWM (2), to 23/742 RFLM. J. DUNSMUIR. N.Z.E.F & M2-106101 PTE. R. S. ROBERTS. A.S.C; Victory Medal to 30263 S/SJT. R. McCREADY. N.Z.E.F; 1914-15 Star, to 4/9916 PTE. T.W.PICKARD. D.L.I. (DUPLICATE), all impressed; & Book 'The Soldiers Word & Phrase Book' for French & German, published by George G. Harra & Company, London. Fair - EF

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$160

Sold $160

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$160 - $220

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ WW2 Group of 4 to Major A. L. Milner, 1939-45 & Africa star…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ WW2 Group of 4 to Major A. L. Milner, 1939-45 & Africa stars, Defence Medal & War Medal 1939-45, also incl dog tag 183177, buttons, pips etc (40), many documents & Army training guides, Cairo & Jerusalem maps/guides, photos of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the R.M.S. Monowai, & images of Milner at the bridge in 1934. Milner, born Cheshire 1904, moved to NZ 1926, enlisted in the GB Royal Pioneer Corps in WWII, reaching Hon Major. He farmed at Te Puke & died in 1987. Documents in good order, also medals & badges. gVF - gEF

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$140

Sold $140

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Efficiency Medal, Geo VI IND IMP, impressed SGT. A. SIMPSON…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Efficiency Medal, Geo VI IND IMP, impressed SGT. A. SIMPSON. OTAGO REGT. Simpson has many mentions in Papers Past, especially for his participation in band activities. e/k Obv, w/o ribbon. VF

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$140

Sold $325

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$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross & Group of 4; 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, War…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross & Group of 4; 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1939-45 & NZ War Service Medal; Memorial Cross impressed 31787 SPR.C.E.PIERCY, MYB191A. Charles Ewen Piercy, bn 28 April 1909, enlisted with the 19th Army Troops Company, Second NZ expeditionary force as a sapper & was killed in action in Greece on the 28th May 1941, aged 32 years. He is buried at the Phaleron War Cemetery, in Athens, Greece. EF - AU

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $1,350

Est.

$350 - $500

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ (5), MEMORIAL CROSS, impressed 12893 PTE.J.C.HARRINGTON, MY…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ (5), MEMORIAL CROSS, impressed 12893 PTE.J.C.HARRINGTON, MYB191A, silver, cased with ribbon, tone Obv, light tone Rev. John Charles Harrington, 1907-24th October 1942. Enlisted with the 23rd Bn Infantry, died of wounds at El Alamein 24th October 1942, AU; & WWII GROUP (4), to Stanley Richard Harrington, 2nd NZEF, captured during the Battle of Crete, POW in Stalag VIII-B & Ravden until 1945, 1939-45 & Africa stars; War Medal 1939-45; & New Zealand War Service Medal, with ribbons, Africa star with few small verdigris spots, EF. Service records provided by vendor. EF - AU

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $775

Est.

$500 - $700

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross to 47935 L/CPL. C.F. HODDER, MYB191A. Charle…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross to 47935 L/CPL. C.F. HODDER, MYB191A. Charles Frederick Hodder, bn 1919 in Pongaroa, Tararua, in 1941 was balloted for service & served as a Lance Corporal with 36 Infantry Battalion D Company in the N-force. On 25 Oct 1942 he drowned while on leave after being swept from rocks by the sea. He is buried at Kingston cemetery, Norfolk Island. Incl copy papers & box. AU

Starting Bid

$210

Sold $950

Est.

$210 - $300

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross impressed NZ411905 F/O R M JONES RNZAF, MYB1…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross impressed NZ411905 F/O R M JONES RNZAF, MYB191A. Born 1919 in Wellington, he was killed on 24 Nov 1942 when the Hurricane that he was piloting collided with another Hurricane, & he is buried at the Karachi War Cemetery, Pakistan. EF

Starting Bid

$210

Sold $525

Est.

$210 - $300

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross impressed 74116 GNR. H.R.WELLS, MYB191A. Har…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ Memorial Cross impressed 74116 GNR. H.R.WELLS, MYB191A. Harold Sydney Wells, bn 1911, enlisted for service 20 Apr 1940. His service as a gunner was reckoned from 24 Jan 1942. He died of wounds 1 Oct 1943 & is buried at Bourail cemetery, New Caledonia, with case & military records. AU

Starting Bid

$210

Sold $1,100

Est.

$210 - $300

MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ MEMORIAL CROSS to 16218 PTE. J.E.RITCHIE, MYB191A. Posted t…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, NZ MEMORIAL CROSS to 16218 PTE. J.E.RITCHIE, MYB191A. Posted to go to the 26th Battalion, James Ellis Ritchie was wounded in action 15 July 1942 & died aged 30 on 4 July 1945, having undergone extensive plastic surgery, with box. EF

Starting Bid

$210

Sold $400

Est.

$210 - $300

MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 6 to E H Appleton, 1939-45 Star, Africa St…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 6 to E H Appleton, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 & Australia Service Medal 1939-45, all impressed NX30801 E.H. APPLETON; Eric Herbert Appleton, bn Sydney 1903, enlisted 7 June 1940, disembarked in Palestine 2 Nov 1940, returned to Brisbane 5 Sept 1942, then Port Moresby, Sydney & the Northern Territory, serving In total 1106 days. He reached Corporal on 1 March 1945. Swing mounted. gVF

Starting Bid

$210

Sold $275

Est.

$210 - $300

MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 4 to Corporal Roy Sidney Victor Boulton, 1…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 4 to Corporal Roy Sidney Victor Boulton, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-45 & Australia Service Medal 1939-45, all impressed VX54108 R.S.V.BOULTON. Born 22nd Nov 1903, he enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force 12th May 1941, was allocated to the Royal Engineers, promoted to Corporal 5th June 1942, & discharged 20th Nov 1945. He died 12th July 1971. EF

Starting Bid

$140

Sold $210

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 4, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 4, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-45 & Australia Service Medal 1939-45, all impressed QX45890 R. E. CLARK. Ronald Edward Clark was (1924-2006), enlisted on 13 May 1942, as a labourer. He had a string of disciplinary procedures but reached Corporal by his discharge on 13 March 1946. Court mounted. EF

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$140

Sold $190

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 6, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA, Group of 6, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 & Australia Service Medal 1939-45, impressed VX44619 J. P. BRANIFF; John Patrick Braniff was born in Benalla, Victoria in 1916, enlisted on 26 June 1940 & served in the Middle East & Papua New Guinea, serving in total 2122 days. He died in Carlton, Melbourne in 1947. aEF

Starting Bid

$180

Sold $300

Est.

$180 - $250

MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA Pair to D. B. BROOKS, Vietnam Medal, MYBA25 impresse…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, AUSTRALIA Pair to D. B. BROOKS, Vietnam Medal, MYBA25 impressed 215364 D.B.BROOKS; & South Vietnam Campaign Medal, MYB201, unnamed as issued with 1960 clasp; Brooks, bn 26 Nov 1942, served with the 8th Field ambulance 19 Feb 1968-01 Apr 1968; & the 1st Australian Field Hospital 2 Apr 1968-23 Jul 1968; swing mounted. EF

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $400

Est.

$250 - $350

MEDALS, MILITARY, BELGIUM, Group of 4 awarded to Pte Frans De Waegenaere, Order …

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MEDALS, MILITARY, BELGIUM, Group of 4 awarded to Pte Frans De Waegenaere, Order of Leopold II (Chevalier) with swords, Combatant Cross 1940-1945, Belgian War Medal with crossed sabres (denoting service in the 1940 campaign), & Prisoner of War Medal with bar indicating up to 6-months captivity. Waegenaere, bn 16th of November 1914, was captured as a POW on 17th September 1940 & sent to Stalag II.B until his release on the 19th of December 1940. Swing mounted, attributable group with medal award documents. AU

Starting Bid

$140

Sold $140

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854 -1895, impressed MAURICE S…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854 -1895, impressed MAURICE SULLIVAN, BOY. "FOX". The "Fox" was in action in Burma from 1851, before the main campaign & during the period until 30 June 1853 for which there were 426 Pegu clasp awards, MYB117. Naval awards are relatively scarce for these medals. Without ribbon, clasp or suspender. F

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$140

Sold $140

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasp UMBEYL…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasp UMBEYLA, 1863, impressed 2573 E FARRELL H. Ms. 71ST HIGHLANDERS, MYB117. Edward Farrell, born Glasgow 1829, enlisted as a private with the 71st Highlanders in 1847. He served abroad for 15½ years. In 1861 he was in Sealcote (now Sialkot), Pakistan. He was discharged in 1868. Attractive higher grade example. EF

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$300

Sold $325

Est.

$300 - $400

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasp BHOOTA…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasp BHOOTAN, 1863, impressed 367 PTE JOHN WALKER.55 FOOT., MYB117. Private John Walker was discharged on 26 Dec 1868. EF

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $325

Est.

$300 - $400

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasps BURMA…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasps BURMA 1885-87 & BURMA 1887-89, engraved in italics, Pte A Wickham 2nd Bn Hampshire Reg, MYB117. Alfred Wickham had service number 843. aVF

Starting Bid

$180

Sold $200

Est.

$180 - $250

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasp HAZARA…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB India General Service Medal 1854-1895, silver, clasp HAZARA 1888, engraved 931 Sepoy Gupal Singh 2nd Sikh Infantry, MYB117. gVF

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$140

Sold $160

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB (2), Crimea Medal 1854-56, engraved PHILIP EGAN, MYB119, VG…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB (2), Crimea Medal 1854-56, engraved PHILIP EGAN, MYB119, VG; & Turkish Crimea Medal 1855 - 56, British Issue, unnamed as issued, MYB120, VF, without suspenders & ribbons. VG - VF

Starting Bid

$140

Passed

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB CRIMEA MEDAL 1854-56, unnamed as issued, with Sebastopol cl…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB CRIMEA MEDAL 1854-56, unnamed as issued, with Sebastopol clasp, MYB119, with ribbon. VF

Starting Bid

$180

Passed

Est.

$180 - $250

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB Indian Mutiny Medal 1858, clasp Central India, impressed SA…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB Indian Mutiny Medal 1858, clasp Central India, impressed SAPPER. G. FREEMAN. 11TH COMPY RYL ENGRS. George Freeman served in the 11th Company which was involved with the Siege of Kotah on 29 March 1858. VF

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $300

Est.

$300 - $400

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB KABUL TO KANDAHAR STAR 1878-80 impressed "1328 PRIVATE PETE…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB KABUL TO KANDAHAR STAR 1878-80 impressed "1328 PRIVATE PETER.GERRARD 2/60 FOOT", MYB129. Gerrard, born Ireland 1844, enlisted for 10 years as a Private with the 60th Foot on 10 Dec 1866 & was reengaged on 15 Feb 1876. He was promoted to Corporal on 9 Feb 1883, to L Sergt on 1 Feb 1884, & finally Sergeant on 1 July 1884. He was discharged unfit for further service after a fracture to his leg, having served in total for 19 years, 133 days. He took part in the Afghanistan 1878-79-80, Amu country 1880, & South Africa 1881 campaigns, receiving the Afghan War Medal & clasps for Ahmed Khel Kabul & Kandahar & bronze star. gVF

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $375

Est.

$300 - $400

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB (2), Egypt Medal 1882, engraved 3853 PTE.G.KNIGHT. A.H.C., …

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB (2), Egypt Medal 1882, engraved 3853 PTE.G.KNIGHT. A.H.C., MYB131; & Army Long Service & Good Conduct, 3853 2ND CL. S. SGT.G.KNIGHT. M.S.C, both with marks from the Khedive's Star. F

Starting Bid

$140

Sold $160

Est.

$140 - $200

MEDALS, MILITARY, GB (2), Khedive's Stars, MYB132, 1884, unnamed as issued, & 18…

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MEDALS, MILITARY, GB (2), Khedive's Stars, MYB132, 1884, unnamed as issued, & 1884-6, impressed on Rev 5400 C.G. issued to Private William Dugdale who enlisted with the Coldstream Guards on 27 Dec 1882 & was in Egypt from 19 Feb 1885 to 11 Sept 1885, also entitled to Egypt Medal with Suakin 1885 clasp. VF

Starting Bid

$140

Sold $140

Est.

$140 - $200

Auction 32: Coins, Banknotes and Medals

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