Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Operated by Yarra Trams, it is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915.Commemorative medallion in blue presentation box, given to the Kew Historical Society on the anniversary of the Kew Depot in 2015.Front: Schematic engraving of tram with the words "Kew Tram Depot : 1915-2015 : Celebrating 100 Years". Reverse: Schematic engraving of exterior of Depot, surrounded by the words "Commemorating all staff who have contributed to the success of Kew Depot".kew tram depot, commemorative medallions, tramways memorabilia

Commemorative Medallions, Set of 6.medals, vietnam, general

The item is a 50th Anniversary of Commonwealth of Australia Schools Medal 1951. The medal was awarded to school children of the commonwealth of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia. The design was chosen after a competition, with the valuable cash prize of two hundred guineas, it was won by John Wolgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand sowing wheat, The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side to the medal Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy. The medal also had a red white and blue ribbon and a bar inscribed SUNRSYSIA, however this is missing on the subject itemCommemorating fifty years since Federation in 1901 specifically for school children in 1951 signifies a milestone in Australia's history. A commemorative medallion for 50 years Commonwealth of Australia. The medallion on one side has a man sewing seeds with the dates 1901 - 1951. The reverse has "50 Years Commonwealth of Australia" with a sun at the top and wheat at the bottom representing the number of Australian States. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medal, fifty years commonwealth of australia, commemorative medal, bronze medal

Commemorative Medallion. The ANZACs April 25 1915medals

Commemorative Medallion Vietnam War complete with presentation casemedals, vietnam, general

Set of two oxidised bronze 75th Anniversary of Anzac medals in a dark blue coloured presentation case. The medallions feature a scene depicting the Anzac Cove landing on one side with the inscriptions "75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANZAC" "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM". The other side of the medallions has a scene depicting Simpson and his donkey with the inscription "202 J.SIMPSON 3 F.AMB. AAMC". The medal was presented to Gallipoli survivors and the members of the 'Gallipoli 1990 Task Force' at the time of the 75th anniversary of Anzac.The medallions are inscribed with the following, "75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANZAC" "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM" "202 J.SIMPSON 3 F.AMB. AAMC". The presentation case is inscribed "NUMISMATIC SOCIETY OF VICTORIA". medal, medallion, anzac medal, 75th anniversary of anzac medal, 75th anniversary, simpson, anzac cove

Trinity Grammar School was founded in Kew in 1902. The medallion was struck and distributed to mark its 50th anniversary.Gilt medal commemorating the founding of Trinity Grammar School. The medallion has the crest of the school on the reverse. A ribbon is attached."Trinity Grammar School Kew Jubilee 1902-1952"trinity grammar school - kew (vic), commemorative medallions, australian commemorative medals

The term Rechabites refers to a religious order, similar in some ways to the Nazirites, and they are mentioned by Eusebius of Emesa. In more recent times, the name has been used by Christian groups keen to promote total abstinence from alcohol, such as the Independent Order of Rechabites. The chain was added by Mrs Clarrie Rouget - daughter-in-law.A small gold I.O.R Independent order of Rechabites medallion on a gold open paperlink style chain to be worn around the neck. It has eight flat star shape points around the edge of a round blue centre which has a shield with symbols representing the Rechabites. On the back is the inscription as noted in detail in the next section below. The chain was added by Mrs Clarrie Rouget - daughter-in-law. It is displayed in a velvet purple jewelley box which has a cream and flock lining. The jeweller's name printed in gold letters inside the lid may not be the original maker of the medallion, but possibly made the link chain.'IOR Presented to Bro James Rouget PCR Eighteen Years Treasurer No 246 Tent 12th -4- 1909.' 'Henry Decru Watchmaker and Jeweller Main St. Croydon & Lilydale Ph 7257613 - PH 7351511'medallions, commemorative medallions, objects of vertu

Barry Lyons owned and managed the Windemere Hotel in Kangaroo Flat along with his wife Betty. Barry was a long time member of the Lions Club of Kangaroo Flat. Barry served as a Bendigo City Councillor from 2008 to 2016, and as Mayor in 2013 - 2014. Commemorative medallion for the Cox Plate, collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo.bendigo, barry and betty lyons, windemere hotel kangaroo flat, lions club kangaroo flat, cox plate

Anzac commemorative medallion issued to the next of kin of Private Thomas Emanuel Rollings - 1983 - 24th Battalion, Wangaratta who served at Gallipoli during WW1The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916.Bronze commemorative medallion depicting Simpson and his donkey on the front and Australia, New Zealand and the southern cross on the back.Medallion is set inside a plastic hinged lid box with a deep purple velvet lining. Original white cardboard box with two sections. Top section has brown paper label with handwritten address and white/blue stamp on outside. The medallion is cast in bronze and is approximately 75 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide. The obverse of the medallion depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The medallion is issued in a presentation box.Medallion - Front: "1915" "ANZAC" Back: "T. E. ROLLINGS" hand engraving Cardboard box - Top section: "St Kilda Rail., S.2 / Victoria / No. 8248"printed "Mrs A E Rollings / Eldorado / Victoria" handwritten "If not claimed in seven days return to :- Central Army Records Office, Albert Park Barracks, Melb" anzac, medallion, commemorative medallion, bronze, eldorado, 24th battalion, wangaratta, gallipoli, ww1

Contains medallions and names of members of the 2000 Australian Olympic TeamFolder containing 20 commemorative medallions including the 12 Australian Gold Medallists.olympic games sydney

Barry Lyons owned and managed the Windemere Hotel in Kangaroo Flat along with his wife Betty. Barry was a long time member of the Lions Club of Kangaroo Flat. Barry served as a Bendigo City Councillor from 2008 to 2016, and as Mayor in 2013 - 2014. Commemorative medallion for the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Race-course, collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo.bendigo, barry and betty lyons, windemere hotel kangaroo flat, lions club kangaroo flat, horse racing, melbourne cup carnival flemington

Barry Lyons owned and managed the Windemere Hotel in Kangaroo Flat along with his wife Betty. Barry was a long time member of the Lions Club of Kangaroo Flat. Barry served as a Bendigo City Councillor from 2008 to 2016, and as Mayor in 2013 - 2014. Commemorative medallion for the AAMI Derby Day, collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo, with Fosters logo on saddle.bendigo, barry and betty lyons, windemere hotel kangaroo flat, lions club kangaroo flat, aami derby day, horse racing

This medallion was produced at the Royal Australia Mint in Canberra in 1988 to commemorate the Bicentenary of European settlement in Australia. The obverse design was by Michael Meszaros and the Bicentenary logo was designed by Michael Tracy. This medallion was given to Elizabeth Douglas in 1988 in recognition of her work as Secretary of the Shire of Hampden Bicentennial Community Committee. At the time Miss Douglas was Principal of Derrinallum High School, a position she held from 1984 to 1991. In retirement Elizabeth O'Callaghan (nee Douglas) spent many years as an active member of the Warrnambool and District Historical SocietyThis item is of historic interest as an example of a Bicentennial medal awarded to a local individualThis is a medallion of circular shape and bronze colouring (gold-plated). On the obverse side it has a raised gold pattern representing masses of people with a flag and gold lettering. On the reverse side it has a stylised map of Australia with gold lettering and sprays of flowers. The medal rests on a round plastic container inserted into a rectangular green box with felt trimming. The box is contained in another green cardboard box Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 Celebration of a Nation Australia 1788-1988 The Official Bicentenary Commemorative Medallionaustralian bicentenary, bicentennial medallion, elizabeth douglas derrinallum

Commemorative medallionsmediumRound commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map

The notepaper says: "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one

1172 Three Victorian Education Dept medallions circa WW1 1172.1 Medallion for coronation of King George V and Queen Elizabeth 1937 1172.2 British Naval Squadron 1924 commemorative medallion 1924

Commemorative medallion issued to veterans to mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Part of the Cooper Collection. See catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for Keith Cooper,1. Gold coloured Circular medallion. Obverse has silhouettes of Army personnel, a helicopter and a ship, all in black. Stamped around the edge 1962-73, 'THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE'. Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms with lettering 'VIETNAM WAR, AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS' STAMPED AROUND EDGE. 2. Four page leaflet with title of item on front and black type inside. 3. Black vinyl covered hinged display box with Australian Coat of Arms printed in silver on front. Box lined with black velvet and white fabric. 4. White colour cardboard protective sleeve to cover box. Title of item printed on front.medallion, vietnam war, 50th anniversary, cooper collection, keith cooper

.1) Small medallion, round, brass or copper "Re Anzac Day 1918". Front has a depiction of a soldier with slough hat. Around the edge has "Honour to the AIF". Rear has a scroll centre with "Gallipoli", France, Palestine". Around edge is "EVD Anzac Day 1918". Small lug at top for chain. .2) Same as .1)medallions, commemorative, anzac day, aif

The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was issued in 1967. It was awarded to surviving members ( or next of kin) of the Australian Forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsular from April 1915 - Jan 1916.Round medallion with crown on top. Impressions both sides. Is contained in a black case lined with purple fabric.Front: 1915 ANZAC Two soldiers on a donkey.. Back: Relief map of Australia and New Zealand. and five stars of the Southern Cross. F.J. Roberts.anzac, gallipoli, commemorative medallion

In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force

ANZAC Commemorative Medallion is issued to all members of the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The medallion is also known as the Gallipoli Medallion.The personnel receiving the medallion served on the Gallipoli Peninsula from 25 April 1915 to the final date of evacuation in January 1916.The medallion is round the obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half will be boardered by the New Zealand Fern Leaves. There is a crown at the top of the medallion. The medallion is cast in bronze.This medallion has the name W.E. Sabeston inscribed on the back underneath the New Zealand Fern Leaves.anzac, medallioin, gallipoli, 1915-1916, defence.

.1) The medallion is believed to be for Rifle shooting. .2) Commonly called Dead Mans Penny. Issued to next of kin of a soldier who never returned. Walter Peake 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P..1) Gold coloured commemorative medallion for W. Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross. .2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. A space is provided for individual names..1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15" .2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.numismatics - medals - commemorative, military history, memorial plaque

In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation.This commemorative medallion features the tri-service colours, navy, red and light blue, representing the Australian Defence Force, and a golden bounding kangaroo to represent non-combatant contributions. Commemorative text encircles the kangaroo motif and Coat of Arms on the front and back, respectively.On front of medallion, "Operation Slipper", "Commemorating Australia's Operation/Afghanistan and the Middle East" On reverse, "Operation Slipper" and "2001 - 2014" and the Australian Coat of Arms.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force

These Medals, Badges and letters were presented to 3301 Spr J R Brame.The items are the original Medals, Badges and Letters of 3301 Spr J R Brame who served in the AIF during WW1 with 6/Field Engineering.3 x WW1 Medals no ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative Medallion from Government of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Medallion is not with the collection).Three Medals all Inscribed 3301 Dvr J R Brame 6/Flf Eng AIF, one RSL Membership Badge No B455, one King George Badge - Inscribed For King and Empire Services Rendered.3301 spr j r brame, ww1, letters, badges

Every Anzac soldier who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of operations there - or his family if he did not survive until into the late 1960s - was entitled to be issued with the Anzac Commemorative Medallion. The Medallion was issued in 1967. The medallion was sent by registered post and comes in a presentation case with a moulded velvet base to receive the medallion, with a silk lined hinged lid.Medallion presented to all army personnel serving at GallipoliANZAC Medallion Badge issued in memory of W.H. MathewsThe obverse of the medallion depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC and the date 1915 above the donkey. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves and the name W.M. Mathewsmedallion, army, anzacs, australian army, world war 1, ww1, gallipoli

This commemorative medallion and folder was produced by the Australian Bicentennial Authority in 1988. It was distributed to all school students as part of bicentennial celebrations. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, her "Second chance at learning" ( Rosie's story can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital colour photograph of folder containing medallion.rosie bray, watsonia technical school, bicentennial celebrations 1988

Alan Hunt, M.P. Minister for Local Government in the Bolte State Government meets Shire of Eltham Councillors. He is holding and has been presumably presented with a copy of 'Pioneers & Painters: One hundered years of Eltham and its Shire' by Alan Marshall published for the Shire's centenary in 1971. He may also be holding a commemorative medallion which was issued to ratepayers on the same occassion.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, shire president, council chamber, cr. l. docksey, eltham shire office, minister for local government, the hon. mr. a.j. hunt., alan hunt, presentation, visit