Australia. A First War Medal Group, 20th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces

Item #W5454

$41

(1919 SGT. H. ELLIS 20 BN. A.I.F.). Naming is officially impressed. Court-mounted, contact marks and surface wear, replacement ribbon, better than fine. Accompanied by three Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Badges: Cap Badge (modern issue, in bronze, maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" on the reverse, measuring 62.5 mm (w) x 44.3 mm (h), intact lugs) and two Collar Tabs (period issue, in bronze, one is maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" on the reverse, measuring 40.7 mm (w) x 27.5 mm (h), intact lugs, the other is unmarked, measuring 42.5 mm (w) x 28.3 mm (h), intact lugs); along with an Australia Shoulder Title (in bronze, maker marked "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" on the reverse, measuring 54.2 mm (w) x 9 mm (h), intact lugs).

Footnote: Harry Ellis was born in Wetherel, England and enlisted in The Australian Imperial Forces at Liverpool, New South Wales.