Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Auction 119 20-23 Nov 2018
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NEW ZEALAND, Kia-Ora NZ, undated, in silver (27mm) (Morel K/1), with suspension loop, reverse inscribed, 'Tobruk/No.11991/R.W.Wilkinson/7.3.41'; also a patriotic badge in bronze featuring a Kiwi facing right and inside a wish bone, pin back. Very fine and rare. (2)
Morel rates the above medal as R5 (Rare, 11 to 25 known).
Reginald Winsden Wilkinson, farmer of Opuawhanga; Enl. in 2NZEF at Whangarei, Northland; Emb. as Private with 6th Field Ambulance, NZ Medical Corps. The 6th Field Ambulance was at Tobruk in 1941 and then El Alamein in 1942 before taking part in the Italian Campaign from 1943.
With research.
Morel rates the above medal as R5 (Rare, 11 to 25 known).
Reginald Winsden Wilkinson, farmer of Opuawhanga; Enl. in 2NZEF at Whangarei, Northland; Emb. as Private with 6th Field Ambulance, NZ Medical Corps. The 6th Field Ambulance was at Tobruk in 1941 and then El Alamein in 1942 before taking part in the Italian Campaign from 1943.
With research.