Victoria Volunteer Long & Efficient Service Medal, 2nd issue, ‘Pro Deo et Patria’ (No. 4 Pte. G. Brumby, 11th Aust. Light Horse Regt. (V.M.R.)) good very fine, rare
£400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service.

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Acquired in July 1986 from R. D. Williams, of Regal Coins, Melbourne, author of The Victoria Volunteer Long and Efficient Service Medal, 1881-1901, which shows 103 Type 2 medals issued.

The following details are taken from a hand written note dated 24th October 1983 in Sunbury, Victoria: ‘Part of “G” Company, No. 4 Troop (Nirranda) 1st Squadron (Warrnambool) V.M.R. (Victoria Mounted Rifles), transferred to 11th A.L.H. on its foundation in 1903. George and his brother, Robert, were honourably discharged on 19.01.1905.’ Quite a few medals are known that are not shown on the Rolls or in General Orders.