Summary
First World War Memorial medal by A. Drury Great Britain, 1919.
Obverse Description
Britannia holding the arm of a fallen warrior and placing a laurel wreath over his head, the soldier holds the Union Jack by his side; around above, 'LEST WE FORGET'. Artists name, 'A. DURY' above the ground line on the left.
Reverse Description
Soldier and a sailor standing facing right, heads bowed, with rifles inverted; to the right an empty plaque where name could be inscribed; in the background warships. Laurel wreaths in foreground.
Edge Description
The edge is plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1919 AD
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Issued By
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "LEST WE FORGET / A. DURY" (Artist's name).
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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
90 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
Brown 4150
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Keywords
Armistice Day, Wars & Conflicts, World War I Armistice, 1918, World War I, 1914-1918
