Historical information

Anzac Commemorative medallion in case with certificate presented to R.R. O'Donahoo to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.
Part of the O'Donahoo Collection.
See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" S/N 1399.

Physical description

1. Circular bronze medal with Queen's Crown on top. Obverse features Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier. Laurel wreath below with plaque bearing the word ANZAC, 1915 above donkey. Reverse features a Queen's Crown on top with a wreath and plaque at bottom. Centre has a relief map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross. Recipients name engraved on plaque.
2. Black leatherette, covered, hinged box with purple coloured lining. Medal sits on spring loaded pad with indentation to house it.
3. Cream coloured certificate with details in black type. Australian Coat of Arms at top.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Engraved on plaque on reverse: "R.R. O'DONAHOO"