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