Summary

Australia New South Wales Great Blackwell
Medal - Great Blackwell Western Downs Pastoral Society Prize c.1880 (AD)
Mint: F.B. & R.
Other Details: Proof-like bronzed specimen strike of a medal issued by the Great Blackwell Pastoral Society. Pastoral and other agricultural societies in the nineteenth century were an important means of encouraging best farming practice and the incorporation of new developments. They regularly held shows and competitions.

Physical Description

An bronze prize medal (45 mm diameter) featuring three circles containing a horse's head; a bull's head and the third, two sheep, ram standing and ewe sitting; together with the name of the society and space for details of the winner on the reverse within an olive wreath

Obverse Description

No inscription; Three circles containing a horse's head; a bull's head and the third, two sheep, ram standing and ewe sitting

Reverse Description

Wreath; in a banner arrangement which is interwoven across the wreath GREAT BLACKALL SOCIETY PASTORAL PRIZE MEDAL WESTERN DOWNS; mint initials F.B. & R. at rim 06

Edge Description

Plain

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