Summary
Sterling silver and enamel badge minted by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne in 1899. The badge would have been worn by a supporter of Federation. Although the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act had passed both houses of the British Parliament, it was not certain that all six colonies would join the Federation. Each colonial Parliament had to pass legislation agreeing to become part of the Commonwealth, and then hold referenda. In 1899 referenda were held in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland. Western Australia held a referendum in 1900.
Obverse Description
Silver lettering on blue circle: AUSTRALIA'S COMMONWEALTH * 1899 *
Reverse Description
Stamped: STOKES / ST. SIL
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1899 AD
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Mint
Stokes & Sons (Mint), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1899
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Material
Silver and enamel
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
34 mm (Length), 26 mm (Width)
Measurement for badge does not include the pin.
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Shape
Star with loop
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References
Carlisle 1899/2
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Keywords
Australian Federation, 1901, Constitutional Referendums, Making History - Federation
