Gallipoli Commemorative medallion
Circular Bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse: relief of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date 1915 and the word ANZAC. Reverse: a map of Australia and New Zealand with Southern Cross, fern fronds and the name of the individual: AD Mitchell. The ANZAC Medallion was issued by the Australian Government c 1967 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing and was given to the veteran or next of kin. Presented in purple velvet box.
- Series:
- Medallion
- Accession Number:
- AC/00805/001
- Date:
- c1967
- Dimensions:
- 7.5cm x5cm
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Designer/Manufacturer:
- Ewers, Raymond Boultwood, Stokes and Sons Melbourne
- Provenance:
- Donor :Family of AD Mitchell
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