Summary
Empire Day 1905 (AD)
Physical Description
Cross -shaped medal with loop. Obverse: Head of female in centre. On arms of cross: AUSTRA/- LIAN /EMPIRE / DAY / CELEBRA / -TIONS / 24/ MAY .05 Reverse: St George on horseback and the Dragon in centre. ON arms of cross: ONE FLAG / UNION/ ONE DESTINY / EMPIRE.
Obverse Description
Head of female in centre. On arms of cross: AUSTRA/- LIAN /EMPIRE / DAY / CELEBRA / -TIONS / 24/ MAY .05
Reverse Description
St George on horseback and the Dragon in centre. ON arms of cross: ONE FLAG / UNION/ ONE DESTINY / EMPIRE.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Empire Day was first introduced in 1905 to promote loyalty among the dominion countries of the British Empire. Celebrated on 24 May, Queen Victoria's birthday, it was directed especially at school children. Teachers were encouraged to promote special steps to develop a feeling of pride in the British Empire and the achievements of the British race. Often a morning of short addresses, recitations and patriotic songs such as 'Rule Britannia' and 'Advance Australia' was followed by a half-day holiday to mark the celebration of Australia's strong ties to the British Empire.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1905 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
AUSTRALIAN EMPIRE DAY CELEBRATIONS 24 MAY .05 ONE FLAG UNION ONE DESTINY EMPIRE.
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Length), 23 mm (Width)
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Shape
Cross with loop
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References
Not in Carlisle?
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