Summary

Australia
Federation of the Australian Colonies 1901 (AD)
Bronze medal produced to commemorate the Federation of the Australian colonies in 1901 and the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York

Physical Description

Bronze medal produced to commemorate the Federation of the Australian colonies in 1901 and the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The medal has a small hole at the top. On one side is the legend 'One flag, one people, one destiny' around the word 'Federation'; on the reverse are heads of the Duke and Duchess with the legend 'The Duke and Duchess of York visit Australia 1901'.

Obverse Description

Heads of Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York left. Around: THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF YORK VISIT AUSTRALIA / . 1901.

Reverse Description

In centre: FEDERATION. Above: ONE FLAG ONE PEOPLE. Below: ONE DESTINY.

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

This medal is one of many that were produced and sold or presented to celebrate the Federation of the Australian colonies and the Royal Visit in May 1901.

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