Summary
Victoria Police Force Valour Award, Australia, circa 1965
Mint: Stokes
This medal was awarded but the name of the recipient has been carefully removed from the reverse.
Physical Description
A sterling silver cross surmounted by a crown to which the ribbon is attached with a ring.
Obverse Description
A sterling silver cross surmounted by a crown to which the ribbon is attached with a ring. The arms of the cross are enamelled pale blue with a silver star on each arm; between the arms rays of the sun. At the centre of the cross a circle of dark blue enamel with the words POLICE FORCE . VICTORIA . in silver; within this a circle of pale blue enamel with the words FOR BRAVERY in silver.
Reverse Description
STOKES and metal STG. SIL.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victoria Police Force, Feb 1963
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Date Issued
circa 1965 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse: POLICE FORCE . VICTORIA . / FOR BRAVERY Reverse: STOKES / STG. SIL.
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Material
Silver and enamel
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
125 mm (Height), 44 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Cross with ribbon
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