| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2913 Price realized: 260 AUD (Approx. 171 USD / 156 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Group of Four: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Cadet Forces Medal. 2974 A E Edwards on first three medals, 0210322 Edwards. A.E. on last medal. The first three medals impressed, the last medal engraved. All medals toned, the first three with some spotting and the last without ribbon, otherwise extremely fine. Albert Earnest Edwards, clerk, born 04Jan1906; Enl.28Feb1928 at 1AD, Laverton, with 4 years service in Senior Cadets; Disch.27Feb1934 ex No.101 Flt, Richmond; Re-Enl.25Jun1934 at Point Cook; No.1 F.T.S. 25Jun1934; to Cpl 01Apr1936; 22Sqn 20Apr1936; to Sgt 01Oct1938; No.2 A.D. 30Jan1939; Stn HQ Rathmines 14Aug1939; to F/Sgt (T) 01Jan1940; Re-engaged 25Jun1940; to WOFF (T) 01Jul1940; No.2 Stores Depot Sydney 29Jul1940; Disch.29Jun1941 from P.A.F. on being granted a commission; to T/Flg Off 30Jun1941; to A/Flt Lt 01Aug1942; to T/Flt Lt 01Oct1942; to T/Sqn Ldr 01Jul44; served on various postings from 30Jun1941 to 24May1946; Termination of Appointment on Medical Grounds on demobilisation 14Jun1946; to Reserves as Sqn Ldr 21Jul1946; Instructional duties flights 31Jul1946; Equipment Officer 30Jun1947; Retired 03Jan1966. With research notes. Estimate: 400 AUD |  |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2916 Price realized: 60 AUD (Approx. 39 USD / 36 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Trio: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. First medal unnamed, 43294 Thorton (sic should be Thornton) J.P. on last two medals. The named medals engraved. Swing mounted out of order on a grip strip, very fine. Entitled to 39-45 Star; Pacific Star, WM and ASM (no entitlement to Defence Medal 1939-45). 43294 John Phillip Thornton, clerk, born 28Sep1918 at Warwick, Qld; Enl.17Jul1941 at Brisbane, Qld, in RAAF as Aircraftman 1; to LAC 01May1942; served in New Guinea 18Jul to 05Oct1942; guilty of being AWL 03Jan to 07Feb1944 and sentenced to 21 days detention; to Cpl 01Jun1945; Disch.15Feb1946 as Corporal ex 2 Recruit Depot. In July 1977 John Thornton advised that his medals were missing on his return to his home after spending several months as a TPI in a repatriation home and requested replacements which were issued in about August 1977. Estimate: 100 AUD |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2917 Price realized: 100 AUD (Approx. 66 USD / 60 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Trio: Defence Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45.TX322 A.Watson. All medals impressed. Display mounted, some spotting and contact marks, otherwise good very fine. Albert Watson, labourer, age 28, born at Brisbane, Qld; Enl.03Nov1939 at Brighton, Tas; to 2/5 Fld Regt, RAA 19Nov1939; Emb.04May1940; to School of Arty, Larkhill, England 14Jul1940; to A/Bdr 27Oct1940; to Middle East 29Dec1940; hospitalised 15Jan1941 with arthritis; reverted to Pte 20Feb1941; assessed as Permanently Unfit for Service 02Apr1941; RTA 16Aug1941; to 3 Gen Hosp in Australia 08Oct1941 with arthritis; Disch.15Nov1941 Medically Unfit; Died 16Nov1970. Estimate: 150 AUD |
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| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2784 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Group of Four: 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-18; Victory Medal 1914-19; Australia Service Medal 1939-45. J.E.McFarlane A.B. on first medal, 128 J.E.McFarlane A.B. A.N. &. M.E.F. on second and third medals, N230201 J.E.McFarlane on last medal. All medals impressed. Display mounted, the first ribbon damaged, second medal with contact marks and third medal with an oxidation spot on reverse, otherwise fine - very fine. Together with book titled, Australia's Bluejackets in German New Guinea 1914, by Lieutenant Colonel Neil C Smith, AM, Retd, published 2016, soft cover, 65pp with b&w photos and maps; also 3 b&w reproduced photos of unidentified Australians in German New Guinea. Jack Evered McFarlane served in the navy with AN&MEF in German New Guinea where he contracted malaria. Unfortunately, according to the Department of the Navy, his record of service has been lost or destroyed. He applied to enlist in AIF on 29Aug1916 but was rejected as medically unfit. He also enlisted for World War II service at Kingsford, Sydney, NSW, now a licensed plumber aged 47 and served with Volunteer Defence Corps and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant on 07Sep1945 while posted to Signals Fixed Defence Battalion, VDC. With copy of available Service Files. Estimate: 1500 AUD |  |
Match 4:
| Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd > Auction 134 | Auction date: 21 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 2919 Price realized: 2,600 AUD (Approx. 1,707 USD / 1,562 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Group of Nine: War Medal 1939-45; Australia Service Medal 1939-45; Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, - three clasps - Malaya, Malaysia, Vietnam; Naval General Service Medal (GVIR), - clasp - Minesweeping 1945-51; United Nations Korea Medal 1950-53; General Service Medal 1962-2007, - clasp - Malay Peninsula; Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal 1964-73; Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, - four clasps - Japan, PNG, Korea, FESR; Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (EIIR Dei.Gratia). P.M.8316. D.G.Gilbert. on first medal, PM8316 D G Gilbert on second and fourth medals, R36845 D G Gilbert on third, seventh and eighth medals, 36845 D.G.Gilbert on fifth medal, R.G.Gilbert R36845 on sixth medal, and 36845 RPO D.G.Gilbert. R.A.N. on last medal. All medals impressed or pantographed. Court mounted, a few medals with light contact marks, otherwise mostly extremely fine. Together with riband bar; RAN hat with Petty Officer's badge (QC) (top of hat with some foxing; b&w photo of D.G.Gilbert with 3 young sailors; programme for Form of Ceremony for Naming and Commissioning of H.M.A.S. Melbourne on Friday 28th October, 1955; invitations to Mr and Mrs D.Gilbert from the Commanding Officer H.M.S. Rhyl, 5 January (no year) at 1930 (7.30pm); Mr and Mrs D.G.Gilbert from The Government of Victoria to say farewell to His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe KCMG, KCVO, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ, Governor of Victoria, 25 March 1974; Mr and Mrs D.G.Gilbert from the Government of Victoria to say farewell to His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Paul Hasluck GCMG, GCVO, KStJ, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, 27 June 1974; Mr & Mrs D.Gilbert from the Commodore and Members of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron to attend Centenary Ball and Presentation Dinner; Mr D.Gilbert (R.Y.C.V.) from Commanding Officer and Ship's Company H.M.A.S. Cook to attend Commissioning Ceremony at Williamstown Naval Dockyard, 28 October 1980; Mr and Mrs D.G.Gilbert from the Governor and Mrs McCaughey of Victoria to honour the Birthday of Her Majesty The Queen; The Northern Territory News, Darwin Saturday September 27, 1969, shows a photo on front page that appears to be D.G.Gilbert in uniform but caption has been torn from below photo. Douglas George Gilbert, clerk, born 21Sep1926 at South Melbourne, Vic; Enl.30Apr1945 in Royal Australian Naval Reserve at Port Melbourne and then served overseas; Disch.21Jan1947 as Able Seaman; Re-Enl.16May1949 and served at various postings and ships; awarded Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 26Feb1962; Disch.20Jan1973 as Chief Petty Officer and Master-at-Arms, HMAS Cerberus. With research by Mostly Unsung and copy of Service File. Estimate: 3000 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 |  |
