ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 28 February 2017 - 12:00 AM start
A rare 1887 New Zealand silver medal 'For Services Rendered At Fire'
Realised: $3,500 plus premium
Lot Details
made by and marked F.S.Wylie (probably Thames Street, Omaru), oval form with floral cast frame enclosing central panel, the front engraved with horse drawn carriage with three fireman, the reverse engraved 'Presented To Captain Alxr. McLachlan by the Shortland V.F. Brigade For Services Rendered At The First 15th March 1887', with top mount of a helmet and crossed axes, the red ribbon with upper cut silver conforming bar with applied initials S.V.F.B. $850
