Australian Historical Medals
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Lot 601 SESSION 3 (2.30PM TUESDAY 17TH APRIL) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $110
IN COMMEMORATION OF DEPARTURE OF NSW TROOPS FOR THE SOUDAN, 1885, in silvered (24mm) (C.1885/12), holed for suspension; Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1891-2, in bronze (32mm) (C.1891-2/4), unnamed and with scratched lettering on reverse; Honor to the A.I.F., Anzac Day 1918, in bronze (27mm) (C.1918/2), with suspension loop; H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia, 1920, in gilt bronze (27mm) (C.1920/5); also W.J.Taylor Advance Australia penny, undated (A.571); Dance Card for H.M.S.Renown, Melbourne, 6th May 1927. The first with oxidation, the second with edge nick, otherwise fine - good very fine. (5)
HMS Renown was on an official visit to Australia and to thank the people of Melbourne for their hospitality, the officers and men held a dance on the deck of the ship with many official visitors attending.
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