Summary
Anzac Day school children's medal, issued in 1918. The medal was distributed to every school child that year to commemorate Anzac Day. The Anzac forces first landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
Obverse Description
Bust of uniformed soldier wearing hat left; around, HONOR TO THE A.I.F. In small letters below bust, S&S 15C HH.
Reverse Description
Incuse on scroll which rests on olive branch, GALLIPOLI / FRANCE / PALESTINE; above EVD ; below, ANZAC DAY 1918
Edge Description
plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown
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Date Issued
1918 AD
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Date Issued
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "HONOR TO THE A.I.F." In small letters below bust, "S&S 15C HH". Reverse inscription: Scroll which rests on olive branch "GALLIPOLI / FRANCE / PALESTINE"; above "EVD" ; below, "ANZAC DAY 1918".
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Material
White metal
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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
28 mm (Width)
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Shape
Round with hole and ribbon
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References
Car. 1918/2
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Keywords
Anzac Day, Commemorations, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
