Summary
Medal issued to commemorate the Centenary of South Australia in 1936. It was struck in gilt bronze by S. Schlank & Co., Adelaide, with lug and loop for wearing. The medal depicts William Light, South Australia's first surveyor-general, who selected and surveyed the site for Adelaide in 1836.
Mint: S. Schlank & Co.
Physical Description
Medal issued to commemorate the Centenary of South Australia in 1936. Struck in gilt bronze by S. Schlank & Co., Adelaide with lug and loop for wearing
Obverse Description
At centre within line circle figure of William Light standing front, head left, raising right arm; in ground below, LIGHT; around, CENTENARY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1836 - 1936
Reverse Description
Three-masted ship under full sail left; below, H.M.S . BUFFALO around, FOUNDATION OF PROVINCE 28TH. DECEMBER 1836
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Public Life & Institutions, Science & Measurement, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Robert (Bob) Edwards, 1989
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Date Issued
1936 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
S. Schlank & Co., Adelaide, Greater Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 1836
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
CENTENARY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1836 - 1936 LIGHT FOUNDATION OF PROVINCE 28TH. DECEMBER 1836 HMS. BUFFALO
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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
31 mm (Outside Diameter), 15.19 g (Weight)
Height with loop extended 42 mm.
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
Car. 1936/1
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Keywords
Australian Exploration, Immigration, Jewish Communities, Jewish Customs, Jewish Immigration, Religions: Judaism
