Summary
Anzac Day school children's medal, issued in 1916. The medal was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for distribution to school children in 1916 to commemorate the first anniversary of Anzac day. The Anzac forces first landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.
Mint: Stokes & Sons.
Physical Description
Obverse has the head of George V. Reverse has 'ANZAC' within wreath.
Obverse Description
Head of George V facing left, mint initials on truncation, S&S; around above, FOR KING AND COUNTRY below, * 1916 *
Reverse Description
Within wreath, ANZAC; around above, DEPT. OF EDUCATION . VICTORIA around below, . LEST WE FORGET . 25 APRIL 15 .
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George H. Wannenmacher, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1916 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Commissioned By
Education Department of Victoria, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1916
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Person Depicted
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Place & Date Depicted
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Series
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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
75 (Height), 28 (Outside Diameter), 9.69 g (Weight)
Height includes extended loop and ribbon (original pin still in ribbon)
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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References
Car. 1916/2
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Keywords
Anzac Day, Commemorations, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918