World War 1 Lt Authur Anderson – Gallipoli Memorabilia

Extremely Rare

Type A/1 Dump

Comprises one Dump, Circa 29th October 1912, placed with a hole and bezel to be worn by a Soldier as a good luck charm-around his neck during service in the Dardanelles and later in the European theatre of war.

The soldiers name was Private Arthur Anderson, co-incidentally Private Anderson returned to Australia safe and sound. Maybe in no small way due his wearing this good luck charm. Private Anderson was one of the last soldiers to leave ANZAC Cove. He went on to fame and prosperity in rural Australia.

Mr Anderson must have been a man of means to afford the purchase of this dump and in turn, create it into his own personal good luck charm. The value of a Dump in this grade would have been in the vicinity of Five Hundred Pounds, realistically the value in 2012 would be approximately $7000, if left in the original condition.

The belief is a close relative, possibly his brother had the Dump created and presented this to his brother Arthur prior to his departure for the Dardanelles.

The Dump is a Type A/1 – the most common type of Dump was issued in 1813, further research on the history of the Dump can be viewed in McDonald Banknote and Coin Catalogue nineteenth edition 2012, page 37.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ten Shilling of Legal Tender for the payment of any amount.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland-Ten Shilling Currency Notes which also included One, Five and Ten Pound banknotes were issued in many thousands for both servicemen and the use of the general population of The Ottoman Empire.

This particular Ten shilling is a general currency banknote. The banknote was issued by The Lords High Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury, under the Authority of an Act of Parliament.

The banknote was signed by John Bradbury – Secretary to the Treasury, under the reign of King George V.

The serial Number is Z22 No. 097383, giving the banknote its own individual serial number gave the banknote the official total of Legal Tender wherever British Occupation Forces ruled as occupiers and Governors of Middle Eastern territories.

The banknote is Graded as aUncirculated, even allowing for the small centrefold. The banknote is in wonderful condition – clearing shows the watermark of GR-King George V. It maintains full colour with no signs of water damage and has not been chemically treated. The banknote was superscribed in ARABIC writing for acceptance by all middle eastern countries, making the banknote EXTREMELY RARE.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ten Shilling Currency Banknote, according to legend was found in the personal effects of Private Anderson, some years after his death. These banknotes were paid for by servicemen in anticipation of winning the total invasion of the Dardanelles and in turn the conquering of Turkey in 1912-1913. The allied British forces were given this invasion money thereby ensuring a clean and trouble free transition in both economic and financial with the triumphant win over Turkey, and ensuring Turkey would join the allied forces against the Austro Prussian empire. As history has taught the world, the plans for this invasion came to nothing.

We proudly offer this unique set of the 1813 Dump inscribed on the back with the date 29th October 1912, with the obverse side clearly visible as an 1813 Dump TYPE A/1, with the Ten Shilling banknote for the price of $18000.00.

Here is a chance for a collector or investor alike to own, the most unique part of Australian World 1 history to survive to this day.

Purchase this fine item here

lt-arthur-andersonI have not been able to research him, as Lt Arthur Anderson was in the Dardanelles(Turkey) landing at Gallipoli in 1914 in the full battle of fire from The Turkish when he landed at Gallipoli and served within the AIF until all troops withdrawn after a disastrous and badly planned strategic plan.

Lt Authur Anderson was one of the last commissioned officers to leave Gallipoli due to his responsibility of commission and personal commitment his enlisted men.

With reverence.

Lt Arthur Anderson.
Australian Infantry Forces.
Expedentiary Forces The Dardanelles.
Landed at Gallipoli 1914.
Lt Andersons life is unclear after this time.

We do know he returned to Australia.

Lt Authur Anderson, served his country and the Commonwealth with honour, courage, he answered a call to duty, and enlisted with 160,000 men of all walks of life to fight a foe, a world away.

Hence was born the legend of the ANZACS, which today may we all remember for eternity.