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Lot 66 SESSION 1 eSALE ONLINE ONLY (MON 24TH JULY CLOSE FROM 9.30AM Militaria
Estimate $400
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,600
GREAT BRITAIN, Royal Marines Light Infantry, 1830-55, officer's shoulder belt plate in gilt, with incuse maker's mark of 'fleur-de-lys' on reverse. Very fine.
The Royal Marines served in Australia and New Zealand over a longer period than any other military unit. A small party of marines landed with Captain Cook in Australia and New Zealand during 1769-70. Four companies of Marines sailed with the First Fleet and landed at Sydney in 1788 and were relieved by the New South Wales Corps in 1791. A small detachment of Royal Marines also served on Melville Island 1824-29 and a similar force was stationed at Port Essington from 1837-54. The last force of Royal Marines to serve in Australia was stationed at Cape York 1862-70.
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