Summary
Melbourne Centenary Royal Show Presentation Medal 1934 (AD)
Mint: Stokes & Sons
Awarded to: Huntingfield, (Lord)
Other Details: In 1934 the Melbourne Show celebrated the Centenary of Victoria with a series of special events. The Governor of Victoria, Lord Huntingfield KCMG, was awarded this bronze medal in appreciation for his support. Prize winners that year each received a similar medal. Lord Huntingfield was Governor of Victoria from 1934 to 1939. He was the first Australia-born State governor and the last British peer to act as Governor of Victoria (he inherited an Irish title from his uncle).
Obverse Description
Melbourne Centenary symbol of man on horse holding torch; around, MELBOURNE CENTENARY ROYAL SHOW, in exergue, VICTORIA / 1934
Reverse Description
Pastoral scene; below engraved on plaque, Presented to / LORD HUNTINGFIELD. K.C.M.G. / - Governor of Victoria - / . 19th. October 1934 . in exergue, agricultural produce
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Mr Ray T. Jewell - Max Stern & Co., 03 Feb 1979
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Date Issued
1934 AD
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Issued By
Royal Melbourne Show, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1934
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Mint
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Awarded To
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
54 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Agricultural Shows, Celebrations, Melbourne Centenary, 1935, Royal Melbourne Show
