Summary

Australia Victoria
Sailors and Brothers c. 1890 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Other Details: This is one of a small group of medals sharing the Sailors & Brothers obverse featuring clasped hands. They appear to be related to the Australian Sailor's Union and are known with reverses for Victoria and South Australia. The spade linked to an anchor on the reverse probably reflects the role of sailors in coaling.

Physical Description

A silver medal (17 mm diameter) featuring clasped hands and a crossed anchor and spade, damaged

Obverse Description

At centre, two clasped hands; above, SAILORS / & ; below, BROTHERS ornate rim beading

Reverse Description

Crossed anchor and spade; at left, S; at right, U; around, VICTORIA'S PRIDE

Edge Description

Plain

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