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Lot 874    SESSION 4 (4.30PM MONDAY 30TH AUGUST)    Aust. Historical Medals

Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $700

GRAND NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION, 1879, in white metal (38.5mm) (C.1879/8), by Evan Jones, 11 Hunter St, Sydney, pierced hole for suspension. Some oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine and scarce.

The Grand National Friendly and Trades Societies Procession was held on the Prince of Wales birthday, Monday 10 November 1879. Those taking part in the procession were requested to wear full regalia or a distinguished badge or rosette. The marchers assembled at Prince Albert Park at 9.30am and then proceeded through the city streets to the main entrance of the Exhibition Building. Quantities of the above medal were especially struck for the day by Evan Jones and were for sale in the Exhibition Building or in Jones' Hunter Street premises.

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