Summary
Bronze medal issued around 1900 to honor 'long and good service' to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Melbourne. It features a fire engine bearing four firemen, being drawn by two fast horses.
Physical Description
A bronze Long Service medal of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade, with maroon ribbon and silver bar-clasp
Obverse Description
Fire engine being drawn by two fast horses towards front left. Four firemen wearing protective clothing on wagon; around, METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE; in exergue, MELBOURNE
Reverse Description
Within a wreath with crossed hatchets and Fire helmet at base, FOR / LONG AND / GOOD SERVICE
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Date Issued
circa 1900 AD
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Issued By
Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Melbourne, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Commissioned By
Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade Board (MFB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
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Inscriptions
Obverse: METROPOLITAN FIRE BRIGADE MELBOURNE Reverse: FOR / LONG AND / GOOD SERVICE
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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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Dimensions
90 mm (Height), 38 mm (Outside Diameter), 46.02 g (Weight)
Weight includes ribbon and bar; height with ribbon extended
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Shape
Round with loop and ribbon
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