Summary
Silver medal issued by the City of Malvern to commemorate the centenary of the City of Melbourne. Malvern had been proclaimed a City in 1911, 55 years after it was first proclaimed a District. The City of Malvern ceased to exist on 22 June 1994, when the City of Stonnington (formerly the City of Malvern and the City of Prahran) was proclaimed.
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Obverse Description
At centre on ribbon, PROGRESS, above 3 masted sailing ship arriving at rural location; below large building; around, TO MARK MELBOURNE'S FIRST HUNDRED YEARS, below, 1934 - 35
Reverse Description
Royal Arms with lion and unicorn supporters above crossed shields, one featuring plough the other wheat-sheaf, all above a small golden-fleece; below on ribbon, CITY OF MALVERN; around above, THE GARDEN CITY
Edge Description
Plain loop, ring and ribbon attached at top
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), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1934 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Commissioned By
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
25 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height), 7.57 g (Weight)
Height given above to top of loop, height to top of extended ribbon c. 85 mm.
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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References
Car. 1934-35/2
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