Australian Historical Medals
Lot 779 SESSION 3 - 2.30PM Tuesday 29 July Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $700
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U(NITED) F(IRE) B(RIGADE) D(EMONSTRATION), 1888, in silver (37.5mm) by Stokes, voided circle with fine rope frame with loop mount, overlays of a ladder, crossed axe, hose and helmet, engraved on obverse 'U. / F. / B. / D. / 1888', and on reverse 'Geelong / 1888 / Won by / W.Perkins'. Good very fine.
Ex Dr John M.Chapman Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 88 (lot 1071).
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