LOT 3750
Australia. K. G. Thorsen, WWII Service AR Medal. 1949.
The Medal is circular and made of cupro-nickel and measures 36 millimetres (1.4 inches) in diameter and has the recipient’s name is impressed on the rim: 'VX58241 K. G. THORSEN. Crowned effigy of King George VI and surrounded by the inscription ‘GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP‘ / Coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945’, the ribbon measures 32 millimetres (1.3 inches) wide and has a wide khaki central stripe (represents the Army), flanked by two narrow red stripes, the edge stripes are dark blue on the left and light blue on the right (representing the Mercantile Marine, Navy, and Air Force respectively). Good Very Fine.(32.74gr, 36mm). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
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Serbia. Commemorative Cross, World War I Meritorious Service Gilt AE Medal. 1913.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
This Cross was instituted on the 25th November (awarded 7th December) 1913, awarded to military and civilians for meritorious service during the First and Second Balkan Wars of 1912-13. 19.08gr, 56mm without ribbon
Extremely Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector. -
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Queen’s South Africa. Rel.of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights and Cape Colony, Three Clasp Miniature AR Medal. 1810-1827.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Miniature Queen's South Africa Medal with three clasps - Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, unnamed. 68.10gr, 35.33mm excluding ribbon
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector. -
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Great Britain. Victoria, Miniature Reproduction Medal Group. 20th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: three miniature medals including Candahar Ghuznee and Cabul, 1841-2; Afghanistan 1878-1880 with Kabul clasp; and one with Aliwal clasp, detached. 24.61gr total, 19mm excluding ribbon
Extremely Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
