Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 838 Session 3 (2.30pm Tue 25th March) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $500
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SOLD $650
N(EW) S(OUTH) W(ALES) C(ENTENNIAL) C(ELEBRATIONS), 1888, in gold (9g, 31mm), gold disc by W.Kerr with overlays of central high relief helmet and outer ring, ornamental suspension bracket, engraved on obverse 'N.S.W. / C.C. / 18 / 88' and wreath around helmet, and on reverse '1st Grand Centennial Prize / Hose Eights / Won By / S.Gray / G.W.V.F.B.'. Very fine.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 1059). Geelong West Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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