Summary
Cross shaped medal, struck in white metal, issued to commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. A portrait of Lord Hopetoun, the first Governor-General of Australia, is depicted on the obverse. On the obverse arms of the cross are a rose, a leaf, a golden fleece and a star within a sun.
Obverse Description
At centre 3/4 bust of Lord Hopetoun, around, LORD HOPETOUN, K.T., G.C.M.G., . 1ST. GOVERNOR-GENERAL; on cross arms, a rose, a leaf, a golden fleece and a decoration chest badge
Reverse Description
At centre, -*- / FEDERATED / AUSTRALIA / 1901 / -*-; around on cross arms, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
Edge Description
Plain
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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
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
Right Honourable John A. Hopetoun KT, GCMG, GCVO, PC, Australia, 1901
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Series
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Material
White metal
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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
37 mm (Width), 42 mm (Height), 12.75 g (Weight)
42 * 37
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Exhibition Collection Management
41 mm (Length), 37 mm (Width), 1 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
37.2 mm (Width), 2 mm (Depth), 41.5 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. INDICATE THICK height:1=2.00mm thi Measuring Method: 12.750g weight
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Shape
Cross
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References
Car1901/30
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