Papua New Guinea
Lot 3886 Session 14 (4.30pm Thursday 24 November) Leslie J Carlisle C Papua New Guinea
Estimate $50
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SOLD $50
PAPUA NEW GUINEA, post-independence medal 1975 prototype (?), obverse with similar design as the Independence Medal 1975, reverse with native message drum being played and the legend, 'AHEBOU.UNITE.BUNG WANTAIM'. A few small edge nicks, otherwise extremely fine.
Together with box for PNG LS&GC Medal and ribbon, also ribbons for Community Service Medal (short length) and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
A Hebou Bung Wantaim (Unity in Diversity) was a phrase in common use throughout the tribes of PNG prior to independence. The above design was possibly a proposed design for the independence medal or alternatively for use as a medallion for distribution throughout PNG to cement harmony among the local tribes.
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