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Medal featuring, on the obverse, an image of HMAS Sydney under sail above which are the words 'TO COMMEMMORATE THE VICTORY OVER THE EMDEN' and underneath 'HMAS SYDNEY / 9th Nov 1914'. The designer's initials (AW) appear immediately under the waves. On the reverse is a victory wreath, at the apex of which is a swan over the legend 'PRESENTED / BY THE PEOPLE OF / WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO / SURGEON A C R TODD'. Todd's name is engraved. The medal is provided with a suspension loop.
Presented to Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engagement with the German raider SMS Emden on 9 November 1914.
Of that action, the Official History states that the two surgeons worked continuously 'from 6 pm on Tuesday up to 4.30 am on Wednesday' and returned to the theatre after a short breakfast, tending to both Emden casualties (at least 70) and Sydney wounded for almost 40 hours non-stop.
Todd, born on 23 June 1889, enlisted in 1914, was appointed surgeon-on-probation on 17 August 1914 and was transferred to HMAS Sydney on 25 October 1914. He remained with the Sydney until 10 June 1916 and was placed on the retired list on 30 November 1917. Todd's 85 page manuscript 'Cruise of HMAS Sydney 1914-1916' is held by the Mitchell Library, Sydney.
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Awarded to Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engagement with
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued. Awarded to 432911 Flying Officer George Howard Stephen Todd, RAAF. Born on 25 November 1924, Todd, of Elliston, South Australia, enlisted on 30 January 1943. He serv
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 432911 Flying Officer George Howard Stephen Todd, RAAF. Born on 25 November 1924, Todd, of Elliston, South Austral
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during it
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 432911 Flying Officer George Howard Stephen Todd, RAAF. Born on 25 November 1924, Todd, of Elliston, South Austr
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to 432911 Flying Officer George Howard Stephen Todd, RAAF. Born on 25 November 1924, Todd, of Elliston, South Australia, enlist
White metal Imperial German Navy sailor's button featuring the standard Crown and anchor design on obverse, while the reverse, a brass insert with an integral attachment loop, is stamped with manufact
Small iron rivet salvaged from the German raider SMS Emden. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engagement
Fob medallion incorporating a Republica Mexicana silver dollar coin with a decorative crown and scroll soldered to the top of the coin reading 'Nov 9 / 1914 / HMAS. Sydney. SMS. Emden'. Manufacturer's
Republic of Mexico silver dollar, salvaged from the SMS Emden. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engageme
Republic of Mexico silver dollar coin, salvaged from the SMS Emden. Coin displays extensive staining, including rust stains. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, N
Sailor's black silk cap tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' embroidered in cream cotton. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydne
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Awarded to Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during it
Sailor's black silk cap tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' embroidered in cream cotton. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydne
Small iron rivet salvaged from the German raider SMS Emden. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engagement
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Awarded to Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engagement with
White metal Imperial German Navy sailor's button featuring the standard Crown and anchor design on obverse, while the reverse, a brass insert with an integral attachment loop, is stamped with manufact
Republic of Mexico silver dollar, salvaged from the SMS Emden. Recovered by Surgeon-Lieutenant Arthur Charles Robert Todd of Tamworth, NSW, one of two surgeons aboard HMAS Sydney during its engageme
