Aust. Historical Medals
Lot 950 SESSION 4 (4.30PM MONDAY 30TH AUGUST) Aust. Historical Medals
Estimate $500
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SOLD $300
OVALAU MEDAL, (1903), a specimen strike in silver (39mm) (C.1903/2), by W.J.Amor, edge stamped, 'Sil', 'SILVE', and 'SILVE (and downstroke of R)', unnamed and undated. Uncirculated and a rare specimen.
Only 23 named medals issued to crew of the Ovalau. This unnamed specimen was probably struck for the Ron Byatt Collection.
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