Summary
Armistice Day bronze memorial medal issued by Great Britain in 1928. The artist was Charles Leighfield Doman and the medal features Britannia supporting a warrior.
According to David Pickup's article in the Medal, no 48, 2006, "it was suggested that Doman's design should be incorporated into the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Australia".
Obverse Description
Britannia supporting a warrior. His wrist chains are broken, and he holds a wreath in memory of fallen heroes; in the background, a sunrise; Britannia holds a sword horizontally pointing the way. Artists initials C.L.D. above the ground line on the right.
Reverse Description
Cenotaph in centre, with 3 furled flags on poles. Around, THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Below, NOVEMBER 11TH. / MCMXVIII.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1928 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Inscriptions
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE NOVEMBER 11TH. MCMXV111 C.L.D.
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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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
5 mm (Depth), 75 mm (Outside Diameter)
76 mm diameter.
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Pickup, David. 2006. The Medals of Charles Leighfield Doman., "The Medal" No. 48/2006, 33-38 Pages
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Keywords
Armistice Day, Wars & Conflicts, World War I Armistice, 1918, World War I, 1914-1918
