Australian Groups
This lot is not illustrated.
Lot 5090 SESSION 15 (Friday 2.30pm) Australian Groups
Estimate $1,200
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,350
TRIO: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal 1914-19. 701 Pte R.Gibson 18/Bn A.I.F. Impressed. Good very fine.
Private Robert Gibson enlisted in the A.I.F. on 10 March 1915 and joined the M.E.F. on Gallipoli 16 August 1915. He was wounded by gun shot wound to the thigh on 22 August 1915 and after hospitalisation was repatriated to Australia on 8 May 1916 and was discharged on 16 September 1916. Accompanying the medals are a cased Gallipoli Commemorative Medallion 1967 and the corresponding lapel badge, both of which are engraved on the reverse 'R.Gibson', as well as a gilt Masonic jewel made from a George V penny in its presentation case. Also two different enamelled 18th Battalion colour patch lapel badges and a pair of 9ct gold cuff-links inset with the enamelled colour patch and a base metal pocket watch by A.Saunders, Sydney. Other badges included are the King's Silver War Badge numbered A3940, a Returned from Active Service badge numbered 8605, Rising Sun hat and collar badges, shoulder titles, a Queen Mary Christmas 1914 tin and a few other civilian items. Together with research.
Estimate / sale price does not include buyer's premium (currently 22% including GST) which is added to hammer price. All bids are executed on the understanding that the Terms & Conditions of sale have been read and accepted. For information on grading and estimates please refer to the Buying at Auction advice.
Quick find
View a lot by number and sale.
Adjacent lots
Lot 5088
TRIO. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 881 Pte. W. Boyle. 9/Bn. ...
Estimate $1,200
Lot 5089
TRIO. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 850 Pte C.J. Clayton 24/Bn. ...
Estimate $1,200
Lot 5090 This lot
TRIO: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal 1914-19. 701 Pte R.Gibson 18/Bn A.I.F. ...
Estimate $1,200
Lot 5091
TRIO. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 991 Pte. W.J. Churchill 1/A.N. ...
Estimate $1,500
Lot 5092
TRIO. 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 2408 Pte. H.C. Lack 9 ...
Estimate $1,000