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Sale 53    9–11 Apr 1997   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 4958      

Estimate $200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300

WAR CORRESPONDENT'S INSIGNIA 1939-45. Two khaki, green and gold epualette slides 'Accredited War Correspondent'; two gold wire slides 'British War Correspondent'; two metal shoulder title badges 'War Correspondent' and a cuff badge in gold wire containing a stylised 'C'. Rare. Very fine.

From the estate of Dominic Paul McGuire CBE, noted Australian poet, author and ambassador to the United Nations 1953 and to Italy 1954-59,

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