Australian Historical Medals (Contââ‚
Lot 1209 SESSION 4 (John Chapman Collection, 4.30pm Tuesday) Australian Historical Medals (Cont’d,
Estimate $2,000
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VISIT OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL FLEET, 1908, in gold (15ct, 8.2gms, 22mm x 38mm ) and red, white and blue enamel, by Stokes, obverse, United / States / of / America / Navy / Celebration / Reception / Vic / Aug / 1908, reverse, State of Victoria Coat of Arms and inscribed 'Hon.D.Melville M.L.C.'. FDC and extremely rare.
Donald Melville was a Member of the Legislative Council from 1882-1919 and was Minister for Defence before Federation when it became a Commonwealth responsibility.
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