| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2794 Price realized: 360 AUD (Approx. 236 USD / 216 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Trio: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19. 270 Pte J.R.Foster. 1 H.Ship. A.I.F. on first medal, 270 Pte J R.Foster. A.M.C. A.I.F. on second medal, and 270 Pte. J.R.Foster Hos. T-Cps. A.I.F. on last medal. All medals impressed. Contact marks on second medal and oxidation spot on last medal, otherwise fine - very fine. Together with swing mounted matching set of miniature medals and pin-back riband bar; Returned from Active Service badge (AIF), reverse numbered 32593; Volunteered for Active Service, Required for Home Service badge, reverse numbered 2076; Returned Soldiers' Assn Victoria lapel badge, reverse numbered 1947; silver fob with chain and bar, the fob in the form of a scroll, 'On Honors Roll' above a soldier within a wreath, on the reverse is inscribed, 'To/R.Foster/From The/H.S.F.C./1914.'; Edinburgh Charities Band Association bronze and enamel medal (25mm); Queensland Band Association, Award of Merit (2), one in silver and enamel, and one in silver and enamel with a 9ct gold bar, the silver section inscribed, 'J R Foster/5-6-61'; National Brass Band Club, lapel badge in gilt and enamel. Joseph Richard Foster, boot salesman, age 23, born at Leicester, England; Enl.23Apr1915 at Melbourne, Vic; Emb.05Oct1915 with AMC on No.2 Hospital Ship to Suez, and RTA; Emb.22Dec1915 with AMC on No.2 Hospital Ship and RTA; Disch.13Jun1916 as Permanently Unfit for Active Service. With part copy of Service File and other research. Estimate: 600 AUD |
