WWI ANZAC Medallion


ANZAC Memorial Medallion presented to the family of AD Mitchell. A Bronze commemorative medallion awarded to personnal in Australia and New Zealand who particiapted in the ANZAC Campaign. Obverse shows relief of Simpson and his donkey the date 1915 with a half wreath at the bottom and a crown on the top. On the reverse is a relief outline of Australia and New Zealand and the Southern Cross . The recipient's name is inscribed below the design which has a similar half wreath and crown. The medallion is presented in a black case lined with purple velvet. The Prime Minister Harold Holt announced the distribution of the Medallion 16 March 1967

Series:
World War I Ephemera
Accession Number:
WWI/55
Date:
1967
Dimensions:
Box 9.5cm x 8cm x 3.7cm. Medallion is 7.5cm x 5cmx.5cm
Medium:
bronze, leather and velvet
Designer/Manufacturer:
Mr Raymond Ewers
Provenance:
Mitchell Family 2005.
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