Historical information

Medal commemorating the Centenary of Government of Victoria and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government, designed by Andor Mészáros and minted by K.G. Luke, Melbourne, 1951. 1951 marked the centenary of Victoria's separation from the colony of New South Wales.

Physical description

.1 CIRCULAR BRONZE MEDAL
.2 DARK RED LEATHERETTE CASE WITH SPRING BUTTON, LINED WITH RED VELVET AND WHITE SATIN WITH GOLD EMBOSSING

Inscriptions & markings

.1 OBVERSE: Horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword and man holding torch; around, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM Artist's name behind horse's tail
REVERSE: Two people puddling, one person holding a long shovel and the other rocking a gold cradle above, CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; inscribed, Awarded to Clunes Football Club Members and Champions 1951
.2 Embossed in gold on white satin liner K G. Luke Pty. Ltd. Medalists Melbourne. Victoria's coat of arms embossed in gold on the outer lid