THE LAURIE OSBORNE ESTATE MEDAL COLLECTION
Monday, 25 May - Monday, 8 June 2026
WW1 Trio to an Otago Sapper,
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Lot Details
Alexander McKinley Laird (b. 9 May 87) Mosgiel, Otago. WW1 4/776, Sapper, NZEF 4th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Engineers, Egypt and Gallipoli. Discharged No Longer Physically Fit/Illness. Lot comprises: WW1 trio (cleaned and court mounted) Includes: AWWM printout and NZ Archives printout. Provenance: Laurie Osborne Collection
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