THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
A desirable New Zealand WW1 15ct gold patriotic medallion to Alfred Leaman a farmhand from South Canterbury. 14.6gms. (see previous lot),
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Lot Details
the Maltese cross engraved recto with monogram 'AL' and with pairs of fern leaves to each of the arms. Engraved verso: 'NZ Expeditionary Force, Presented To A. Leaman by his Omihi Friends, 1914' (Omihi, Hurunui District, Sth Canterbury). Alfred Walter Herman Leaman, (26 July 1888 - 26 Nov 1986), Tpr. Canty. Mtd. Rifles. WW1 7/358 NZEF, 2/Lieut., active service in Egypt and at Gallipolli. WW2 3/17/1690. See previous lot.
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