The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Army Temperance Association of India Medal. Unnamed as issued. A diamond shape with a small scroll swivel suspender. Obverse: A four pointed star with a lion couchant over 'INDIA' within a circle in the centre. Reverse: In the centre a ribbon wrapped around an upright sword with the words 'WATCH AND BE SOBER' within a circle inscribed 'ARMY TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION'. The medal is fitted with a piece of 39 mm mulberry ribbon which has a 19 mm gold stripe down the centre.
16256 Gunner J D Griffiths was part of No 2 Battery Ist Brigade Royal Artillery which served in the Burma campaign between 14 November 1885 to 30 April 1887. A group of miniature medals attributed to him suggests that he may also have served in Afghanistan and the First World War. The temperance movement, which encouraged moderation in consumption, or complete abstinence from alcohol, began in the late 1830s. Concern over alcoholism in the army itself grew in the second half of the nineteenth century, especially with regard to troops stationed in India and the Far East, where excessive amounts of alcohol were consumed due to the heat and the fact that it was considered a safer option compared with most local water supplies. The Army Temperance Association encouraged men to sign the pledge against alcohol for a number of years, and awarded a variety of medals to men who were successful in complying with their pledge. The Association also encouraged the consumption of bottled lemonade, which was made especially for the army.
Army Temperance Association Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: Two Indian women on either side of a palm tree; one sitting and the other standing with a water jar on her head. Surrounded by the inscri
Army Temperance Association Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: In the centre 'ATA' within a beaded circle, surmounted by a crown and below 'IV' on two leaves. Reverse: Plain with the makers stamp 'GK&
Army Temperance Association Medal. Unnamed as issued. A cross clechée with a raised edge. Obverse: In the centre a '6' within a capital 'C'. On the left and right arms the letter 'A', the top arm the
Group of five miniature medals comprising of an Afghanistan medal without a bar, a 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Ed VII). All the me
Belgian Military Decoration, 2nd class, with ribbon for a bravery award. An alternative ribbon meant that the Decoration has been awarded for long service. The medal is a 33mm wide triangular arm cros
Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Victorian third type with a swivelling scroll suspender. Engraved on the edge with the recipients number, rank, name, regiment and date. Obverse: A trophy of ar
