Summary
Gilded bronze medal struck to commemorate the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. The obverse depicts an Anzac landing and calling the battle-cry 'Imshi Yalla' - believed to mean 'go away' - a phrase soldiers had learned in the markets in Cairo. The medal was designed by I.G. Wright of Sydney, struck by Amor (versions were made in bronze, silver and gold) and issued by the Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney as a fund-raising effort.
Obverse Description
ANZAC landing on beach and running left, holds rifle and wears hat; around, IMSHI YALLA Shipe and landing craft in background below, Artist's initials, I.G.W. SYDNEY
Reverse Description
At centre within circle, sun rising behind hill, APRIL 25; around, DARDANELLES 1915
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Gilded bronze medal struck to commemorate the landing at Gallipoli in 1915. The obverse depicts an ANZAC landing and calling the battle-cry "Imshi Yalla" believed to mean 'go away' which the soldiers had learned in the markets in Cairo. The medal was designed by I.G. Wright of Sydney, was struck by Amor and issued by the Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney. -Carlisle, L.J., 1983. Australian Commemorative Medals and Medalets from 1788, p.134. -J. Sharples 2 Sep 2003.
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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
1915 AD
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Issued By
Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney, England, Great Britain, 1915
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Mint
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Artist
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Commissioned By
Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney, Sydney, Australia, 1915
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Place & Date Depicted
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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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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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.65 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with hole
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References
Car. 1915/10
[Book] Carlisle, Leslie J. 1983. Australian commemorative medals and medalets from 1788.
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