Summary
Australia
Honour to the A.I.F. 1914 - 18 1918 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
Medal issued to commemorate the Australian Infantry Forces who fought overseas World War I.
Obverse Description
Bust of soldier wearing hat and holding rifle facing right around, HONOR TO THE SPLENDID MEN OF A.I.F.
Reverse Description
On broad rim, WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR at centre, EGYPT/ GALLIPOLI / FRANCE / SALONIKA / PALISTINE / MESOPOTAMIA
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
1918 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Stokes & Sons, 1918
Reverse die cracked from rim at 10 -
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
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.24 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
Car.1914-18/2
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