ANZAC Medallion : R Kerrigan Accession Number: REL/05888.001

Description

Circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse shows Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed over it, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient 'R. KERRIGAN'. The medallion is in its original display case.

Contextual Description

The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin.

Details

Accession Number
REL/05888.001
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medallion
Physical Description
Material: Bronze
Measurement
Overall: 76 mm height x 50 mm width x 6 mm depth
Date Made
c 1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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