Summary
Gilt medal issued by the Independent Order of Rechabites, Mitchell Tent, Bairnsdale, before 1903. The Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR) is a Friendly Society which provides a range of services to its members. The IOR began in Salford, England in 1835. It came to Australia in the mid 1800s and became established first in Tasmania. In 1847 it was established in Victoria, then spread to other States. Members of the IOR were provided assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship.
Physical Description
A gilt medal (22 mm diameter) featuring a tent with the letters IOR above the door and details of the Bairnsdale Order.
Obverse Description
At centre a tent with the letters IOR above the door around above MITCHELL TENT / No. 143 around below, V.D.S.U. NO. 82 BAIRNSDALE
Reverse Description
TEMPERANCE / FORTITUDE / JUSTICE
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
pre 1903 AD
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Commissioned By
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Inscriptions
Obverse: MITCHELL TENT No. 143 V.D.S.U. NO. 82 BAIRNSDALE Reverse: TEMPERANCE FORTITUDE JUSTICE
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Material
Gilt
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.94 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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