Summary
Brassey Field Firing and Marching Competition medal awarded to Private J.F. Salthouse, of C Company. It is also inscribed 2nd Battalion, Infantry Brigade, June 1901. The medal was issued by the Victorian Rifle Association.
Obverse Description
Central cross with text border surrounded by wreath then star, surmounted by crown.
Reverse Description
BRASSEY FIELD FIRING & MARCHING COMPETITION/WON BY/ (Engraved)2ND BATT./ INF. B'GDE/3 JUNE 1901
Edge Description
Impressed: PTE. J.F. SALTHHOUSE, C COY.
More Information
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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), George H. Wannenmacher, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1901 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
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Inscriptions
Impressed:PTE. J.F. SALTHHOUSE, C COY. (edge) (obverse) BRASSEY FIELD FIRING & MARCHING COMPETITION/WON BY/ (Engraved)2ND BATT./ INF. B'GDE/3 JUNE 1901(reverse)
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Material
Silver
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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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Shape
Round