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. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
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 |