Historical information

Issued to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II.
Part of the O'Donahoo Collection.
See Cat No. 10992 for details of service for Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349.

Physical description

1. Gold coloured medallion produced by Royal Mint. On the obverse side is the Australian Coat of Arms. The reverse symbolises the Navy, Army and Air FRorce over a stylized map of Australia.
2. Black hard cardboard box with the Australian Coat of Arms and lettering in gold on top. Gold coloured lettering inside. Medallion sits in a felt covered recess in box.
3. Four page souvenir pamphlet with colour illustration on front. Text in black type.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Inscribed around the edge of obverse: “WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA”.
2. Embossed in Gold on top of box: Australian Coat of Arms above “AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT, Department of Veterans Affairs”. Printed in gold lettering inside: “60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Service to Australia”.