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Tokens of Honour, Returned & Other Soldiers - South African War, 1899 - 1902
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The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
Live bidding began Sep 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM AEST
Description
Stratford, ornately handcrafted in gold (15ct, 20.4g, 43x33mm), uncertain maker (markings suggest Frank Grady & Sons, Wellington), ring top and pin-back suspensions, reverse inscribed 'Presented/To/E.J.Walter/By The/People of Stratford/South Africa/1899-1901'. Extremely fine and very rare, a magnificent example of craftmanship.
Courtesy Stowers, p209 - Walter, Ernest John; 3 Cont. 6 Coy; Farmer; Stratford, Taranaki; NOK: J.Walter (father), Symington, Hampshire, England; Died Auckland 22.6.51, aged 80 yrs; Buried Waikumete Cemetery; Joh: DH: CC: OFS; Invalided to New Zealand 3.12.00.