Australian Historical Medals
Lot 852 Session 3 (2.30pm Tuesday) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $80
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SOLD $180
SAMOA, HMS Calliope - Capt.Kane in brass (30mm) (MH.642). Original gilding, extremely fine and rare.
Kane was the only Captain to save his ship and crew from the hurricane of 15 March 1899 that devastated Apia Harbour. These medals were presented to crew members by a French admirer Marquis De Leuville.
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