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2015 $1 Unlikely Heroes Horrie The Dog Coloured Uncirculated Coin

2015 $1 Unlikely Heroes Horrie The Dog Coloured Uncirculated Coin

Horrie the Dog, an Egyptian terrier, became a beloved mascot for the Australian soldiers of the 2/1st Machine Gun Battalion during World War II. Rescued as a stray in Egypt, Horrie traveled with the troops across the Middle East and Greece, providing companionship and boosting morale. Smuggled back to Australia, Horrie's story is a touching reminder of the enduring bond between soldiers and their animal companions in wartime.

$10.51

Original: $35.04

-70%
2015 $1 Unlikely Heroes Horrie The Dog Coloured Uncirculated Coin—

$35.04

$10.51
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Horrie the Dog, an Egyptian terrier, became a beloved mascot for the Australian soldiers of the 2/1st Machine Gun Battalion during World War II. Rescued as a stray in Egypt, Horrie traveled with the troops across the Middle East and Greece, providing companionship and boosting morale. Smuggled back to Australia, Horrie's story is a touching reminder of the enduring bond between soldiers and their animal companions in wartime.