Militaria
Lot 5758 Session 18 (2.30pm Friday) Militaria
Estimate $600
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,200
CIGARETTE CASE, in silver with lady's carry chain (74mm x 85mm), hallmarked, inscribed on front 'Presented / By The Inhabitants of / Murton Colliery / to / Cpl. Wilfred S.James / 518 / Australian Forces / Who Gained the D.C.M. at the / Dardenelles / 1915', on the back, initials 'C.J.' / August 23rd 1917'. Very fine.
Cpl Wilfred Skelton James, 15th Inf Battn, Enl.17Nov1914, awarded DCM for conspicuous bravery during the operations near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles) - LG 06Sep1915 CAG 30Dec1915, also MID LG 05Aug1915; WIA Dardanelles; RTA 14Mar1916.
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