Silver Medal, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888.

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Silver Medal, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888.

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

This medal commemorating services to the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, andis struck in silver. The obverse side depicts Queen Victoria encircled with the text 'Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne'. The reverse side depicts a wreath composed of oak leaves and acorns on the right, and of leaves and blossoms of Australian wattle on the left. The two sides of the wreath are bound together with a lover's knot, symbolising the ties of unity and loyalty between Brit...

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Date created

1888

Creator

Ernst Altmann / George Anderson / Stokes (Australasia) Pty. Ltd. / Melbourne Mint

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/112423

Related subjects

monarchs / Rulers / royalty / queens / Queen Victoria / silver / medals / metalworking / striking / engraving / exhibitions / Australia / Melbourne / Colonial Museum / Sir James Hector

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