Summary
Celtic Club Badge made in Melbourne, circa 1903. The badge was presented to an unknown recipient by President of the Celtic Club, Mr Fox, for zeal in 1903-4.
The Celtic Club was founded on 26 September 1887, as a semi-political association, which was supportive of Irish Home Rule and championed the rights of Irish Australians.
Physical Description
9ct gold, hand-made. In centre , Celtic harp superimposed over shamrock. Above, inverted horseshoe , engraved THE CELTIC CLUB. Two stars above horseshoe. Sphere at left end of horseshoe, appears to be missing from right side. Three loops on top.
Obverse Description
On horseshoe, engraved text; 'THE CELTIC CLUB'.
Reverse Description
On horseshoe, text; 'PRESENTED BY M.J. FOX. PRESIDENT. On shamrock: MELBOURNE/ 1903-4 / TO'.
Significance
The Celtic Club medal would augment the Migration collection, reflecting the development of culturally-specific organizations in Melbourne in the late 19th-early 20th century.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1903-1904 AD
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Issued By
Celtic Club, 320 Queen Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1903
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Inscriptions
Obverse: On horseshoe , engraved THE CELTIC CLUB Reverse: On horseshoe:: PRESENTED BY M.J. FOX. PRESIDENT. On shamrock: MELBOURNE/ 1903-4 / TO
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Material
Gold
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Dimensions
27 mm (Length), 27 mm (Width)
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Shape
Irregular
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