Summary

Medal to Commemorate Establishment of the Commonwealth, 1901.
Gilt and enamelled medal on ribbon, issued to commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. It shows the Australian arms within a wreath of roses and thistles.
Mint not recorded.

Physical Description

Within a gilt wreath of roses and thistles the Australian Arms enameled white and red; around highlighted by blue enamel, TO COMMEMORATE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH ; above, 1901 crown and flags suspended from blue ribbon.

Obverse Description

Within wreath of roses and thistles the Australian Arms enameled white and red; around highlighted by blue enamel, .TO COMMEMORATE ESTABLISHMENT . OF THE COMMONWEALTH ; above, 1901 crown and flags

Reverse Description

Plain

Edge Description

Plain

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