Auction Catalogue

31 March 2010

Starting at 10:00 AM

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British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 321

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31 March 2010

Hammer Price:
£2,900

Pair: Petty Officer Telegraphist A. J. Williams, Royal Navy

Polar Medal 1904, G.V.R., 2nd issue, bronze, 1 clasp, Antarctic 1929-31 (P.O. Telegraphist A. J. Williams R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (J.13558 A. J. Williams, P.O. Tel., H.M.S. Victory) nearly very fine (2) £2500-3000

Arthur J. Williams served as a Petty Officer Telegraphist in Discovery during both voyages of the British, Australian, New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition 1929-31. Bronze medals with this clasp were awarded to 22 members of the expedition, including Sir Douglas Mawson (London Gazette 1 May 1934 refers).