| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2669 Price realized: 800 AUD (Approx. 525 USD / 481 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: MM Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR uncrowned head); British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (GVR). 235183 Sjt. J.Tully. 11/Nth'd:Fus: on first medal, 235183 Sjt. J.Tully. North'd Fus. on second and third medals, 235183 Sjt: A.C.S. Mjr: - J.Tully. 4/North'd Fus: on last medal. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, some light contact marks, otherwise very fine - good very fine. MM: Supplement to LG 12/12/1917, p13022, to 235183 Sjt. J.Tully, North'd Fus. (Cornhill-on-Tweed). Sergeant James Tully, 1/ 4th Northumberland Fusiliers. With storage case and research including London Gazette records. Estimate: 500 AUD |  |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2665 Price realized: 750 AUD (Approx. 492 USD / 451 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Group of Five: 1914 Star with Mons clasp; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19 with MID; Defence Medal 1939-45; Jubilee Medal 1935. Capt: C.R.B.Carrington. R.F.A. on first medal, Lt Col. C.R.B.Carrington. on second and third medals, Col: C.Carrington D.S.O., O.B.E., Wilts. H.G. on fourth medal, last medal unnamed as issued. All named medals impressed. Swing mounted, provision for one extra medal at the start and the last medal unmounted due to no ribbon, toned and the second and fourth medals with contact marks, otherwise fine - very fine. Entitled to DSO (LG 3/6/1916) and OBE (Military) in connection with services in the Home Guard. These awards would be unnamed so the above group could be restored to a group of seven. Went to France with original B.E.F. and took part in the retreat from Mons; was in Battle of Aisne, the Marne, Loos, the Somme and others; Mentioned-in-Despatches 5 times; won many point-to-points and steeplechases; CO of Artillery unit in 1st British Armoured Brigade. Estimate: 550 AUD |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2781 Price realized: 3,200 AUD (Approx. 2,100 USD / 1,923 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: MM Group of Four: Military Medal (GVR); 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 4036 Sapr A.Colbert. 4/F.Coy Aust: E: on first medal, 513 Pte A.Colbert 17/Bn. A.I.F. on second medal, 513 2/Cpl A.Colbert. 17 Bn. A.I.F. on last two medals. All medals impressed. Swing mounted, ribbons damaged and contact marks, otherwise very fine. Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 87 (lot 5073). Together with a coloured portrait photo of Colbert in civilian attire and a unit group b&w photo; part ribands and damaged MM ribbon. MM: LG 17/12/1917, p13197; CAG No 66 2/5/1918, p1036, to Sapper Alfred Colbert, 4 Field Coy, Aust Engineers. Citation; Gallantry near Molenaareisthoek on 26th September 1917. He was one of a party detailed for laying communications for the Infantry during the attack. He went forward into the outpost line, and then laid tracks back to the battalion HQ, all under heavy shell and rifle fire. When finished he assisted further by carrying the wounded to the rear. (Noted for courage and cheerfulness in trying conditions.). Alfred Colbert, hammer driver, age 20, born at Baulkham Hills, Sydney, NSW; Enl.02Feb1915 at Liverpool, NSW, in 17Bn with 2 1/ 2 years previous service in 20 Bn NSW Infy; Emb.12May1915 and trf to 4 FCE; to Gallipoli 03Sep1915; to France 20May1917; to L/Cpl 27Nov1917; RTA 09Mar1919; Disch.01Jul1919; Died 05Feb1953. Note: Alfred colbert's brother, Sydney Colbert, was KIA 13Oct1917 at Broodseinde, Passchendaele, Belgium, serving with 45 Bn. With research including copy of Service File. Estimate: 4000 AUD |  |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2792 Price realized: 900 AUD (Approx. 591 USD / 541 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Trio to WIA at Gallipoli: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 609 C/Sjt G.L.R.Foote. 13/Bn. A.I.F. on first medal, 2/Lieut G.L.R.Foote A.I.F. on second medal, and 2-Lieut. G.L.R.Foote A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted some spotty toning on first medal, otherwise fine - very fine. Together with Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915, issued 1967, in bronze (50x75mm) (C.1915/3) engraved, 'G.L.R.Foote', in case of issue; also Anzac Commemorative Medallion 1915 lapel badge, issued in 1967, in bronze, double lug back, reverse engraved, 'G.L.R.Foote'. Gerard Laurence Robert Foote, electrical fitter, age 18, born at Petersham, Sydney, NSW; Enl.04sep1914 at Rosehill, Sydney, NSW, in 13Bn, with previous service of 5 years in Commonwealth Forces; Emb.22Dec1914; to Sgt 01Oct1914, to Coy Sgt Mjr 15Dec1914; WIA 07May1915 GSW to head (serious), Gallipoli; to 2/Lieut 14May1915 and then Lieut; RTA 19Oct1915 as invalid; Disch.28Apr1916 Medically Unfit. With part copy of Service File. Estimate: 700 AUD |  |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2821 Price realized: 550 AUD (Approx. 361 USD / 330 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Family Group: (Father) Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 261000 Cpl. R.Williams. W. Rid. R. Both medals impressed.; (Son) Group of Six: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star with Rosette on ribbon (to replace Burma clasp); Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with Australia suspender (EIIR Dei Gratia). QX12736 O.M.Williams on first five medals, 1/282 Sgt. O.M.Williams A.M.F. on last medal. The first five medals impressed the last medal engraved. Both groups swing mounted and very fine. LS&GCM: CAG No.23 9/4/1959, p1253, to 1/282 Sgt Owen Maurice Williams RAASC. Together with Swing mounted set of miniatures for group of six with clasp - Burma - on second medal; ribands for last 4 medals in the group of six; Rising Sun collar badges (2, one without lugs); Warrant Officer crown in oxidised bronze; WWII Returned from Active Service badge (AIF), reverse numbered A393900; WWII Female Relative's badge by G & E Rodd 1940, reverse numbered A29579, with one star, pin-back with safety chain; Aust Legion of Ex-Servicemen & Women badge in gilt and enamel (KC), reverse numbered NS712; buttons for R.A.A.S.C. (QC) (2, one large, one medium); another small button for Gordon Highlanders (damaged and no lug); also Federated Malaya States Volunteer Force cap badge in white metal (missing slider at back). Owen Maurice Williams, born 17Nov1904 at Anglesea, UK; Enl.18Mar1941 at Brisbane, Qld QX12736 (1/282); Disch 28Apr1948 ex AIF as Private ex 3 Reserve Motor Transport Coy; continued service with Aust Army (1/282) with RAASC. Estimate: 400 AUD |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2822 Price realized: 320 AUD (Approx. 210 USD / 192 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Family Group: (Brother 1 Wounded Accidentally) Pair: British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 529 Pte J.J.H.McKinney 10 L.T.M.B. A.I.F. Both medals impressed.; (Brother 2 Killed Accidentally) Single: British War Medal 1914-18. 528 Pte. G.W.McKinney 10 L.T.M.B. A.I.F. Impressed. The first medal with contact marks, the second medal with two oxidation spots on obverse and ribbon damaged, the last medal without ribbon, otherwise fine - very fine. Together with Rising Sun hat badge (KC) in oxidised bronze; Australian Military Forces medium size button (KC) in oxidised bronze; Lawn Bowls Association Victoria badge in silvered and enamel; St James Elsternwick School badge in silver (no suspension); France, FS Balny ship's crest medallion in silvered bronze; eagle with cross on head badge (no securing fitting); star (possibly Russian red star) badge; Australian medalets (3, in poor condition); also oval cut blue gemstone (possibly a sapphire) (approx .75ct). James Joseph Henry McKinney, painter, age 19, born at Abbotsford, Melbourne, Vic: Enl.18Feb1916 at Melbourne, Vic, in 39Bn, with previous service of 1 year 8 months in CMF; Emb.27May1916; trf to 10 LTMB 05Aug1916; to France 22Nov1916; wounded accidentally 01Jun1917 GSW head, left arm and right buttock, France; RTA 31Oct1917; Disch.18May1918 Medically Unfit. George Wray McKinney, bootmaker, age 21, born at Richmond. Melbourne, Vic: Enl.07Feb1916 at Melbourne, Vic, in 39Bn with previous service of 1 year in Senior Cadets at Elsternwick and 3 years in CMF; Emb.27May1916; trf to 10 LTMB 05Aug1916; to France 22Nov1916; to hospital with scabies 28Jan1918; killed accidentally 24Feb1918; Buried at Chateux Rosenberg Military Cemetery near Messines, Belgium later exhumed and reburied at Royal Berks Cemetery Extension, Ploegsteert, Belgium. (Entitled to Victory Medal 1914-19) Estimate: 250 AUD |
