Summary
Gilt bronze medal issued to celebrate victory in both Europe and the Pacific, marking the end of the World War II. Minted by Stokes in 1945, it was given to children of the City of Melbourne by the City. It features the conjoined busts of George VI & Elizabeth, as well as the Arms of the City.
Obverse Description
Conjoined crowned busts of Queen Elizabeth and King George facing left with text around 'KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH'.
Reverse Description
Arms of the City with text around; 'VICTORY : EUROPE - PACIFIC . 1945 . CITY OF MELBOURNE'.
Edge Description
plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Andrew Reeves - Museum of Victoria, 15 May 1989
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Date Issued
1945 AD
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Issued By
Melbourne City Council (MCC), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1945
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Mint
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Commissioned By
Melbourne City Council (MCC), 1945
Given to school children -
Awarded To
Given to school children. -
Person Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse inscription: "KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH". Reverse inscription: "VICTORY : EUROPE - PACIFIC. 1945 . / . CITY OF MELBOURNE".
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Series
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Material
Gilt Bronze
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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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Overall Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.091 g (Weight)
Height with loop extended 42 mm.
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Maximum dimensions
8 mm (Length), 31 mm (Width), 2 mm (Depth), 42 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Shape
Round with loop
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References
[Book] Carlisle, Leslie J. 1983. Australian commemorative medals and medalets from 1788.
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Keywords
School Children, Victory Medals, Wars & Conflicts, World War II, 1939-1945, Victory Day in the Pacific, 1945
