Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 978 Session 4 (4.30pm Tuesday 18th November) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $650
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SOLD $500
LORD MAYOR OF SYDNEY'S SOUDAN MEDAL, 1885, in silver (28mm) by E(van) Jones (C.1885/1), obverse inscribed, 'John Thornton No.105', reverse with engraved crossed rifles in centre and back of half moon style suspender inscribed, 'J.T.'. An extra hole pierced at sides of normal suspension hole, fine and scarce.
John Thornton, plasterer, age 31, Enl.18Feb1885; Emb.03Mar1885; RTA 23Jun1885; served in B and D Coys.
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