Summary
An unissued specimen of the British Police Essay competition medal. The head of the King is by the Australian artist Bertram McKennal.
Physical Description
A gilt specimen of the medal awarded the winner of an annual Police Essay competition featuring a bust of King George V by the Australian artist Bertram McKennal and crossed crowned police batons.
Obverse Description
Bust of King; around, GEORGIVS . V . D.G. BRITT . OMN . REX . ET . INDIAE . IMP. inm small letter on bust near rim, B.M.
Reverse Description
At centre crossed crowned police batons, around POLICE ESSAY . COMPETITION .
Edge Description
SPECIMEN GILT
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
circa 1930 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS . V . D.G. BRITT . OMN . REX . ET . INDIAE . IMP. B.M. Reverse: POLICE ESSAY COMPETITION Edge: SPECIMEN GILT
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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
45 mm (Outside Diameter), 36.71 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round