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Anzac medallion
What an evocative piece!
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Nice. What's the "EVD" stand for please, does it refer to a location's Veteran:s Day?
Is the spelling of "Honor" correct or a misspelling of "Honour"? |
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Hi Leigh
What I am led to believe is that the reason of this piece is similar to medallion souvenirs that were presented to school children for coronations, etc. In fact the EVD (or EDV) signifies 'Education Department of Victoria'. The spelling of 'HONOR' is as appears on other strikes. Medallion still has a large portion of silvering. GTB https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/53193 Last edited by GTB; 17-01-19 at 11:45 AM. Reason: Adding info |
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Hi All
These medallions were issued by the Education Department of Victoria (EVD) to school children for Anzac Day in 1915. Regards Phil. |
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Ta - I wasn't sure if the "Honor"spelling is the Australian spelling - it's got to be ok if a Dept of Education are responsible.
(I know the "1915" is just a typo for "1918" Phil, it is interesting that ANZAC Day is already an institution by 1918). |
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The medal was made in bronze, silvered bronze, silver and gold. The Anzac Day 1918 medallion was struck by the Education Department of Victoria, which was actively involved in wartime fundraising in the First World War. Programmes included the Young Gardeners League, the Young Workers' Patriotic Guild, concerts, fundraising and food for soldiers in hospital, especially the Caulfield Military Hospital, and constant letter writing to soldiers abroad. Some £300,337 was raised by the Department during the war. The Department's booklet 'How We Raised the First Hundred Thousand', published in 1917 states: 'On the first anniversary of the Anzac's landing, that historic event was commemorated by the striking and issue of a bronze medallion. It was an artistic piece of workmanship which found a ready demand throughout Victoria and neighbouring states. One hundred and seventy five thousand medallions were supplied and circulated, and the profits from the sales added some £2,000 to the Fund.' The example shown here was struck for Anzac Day 1918. Circular bronze medalet featuring an Australian Digger in profile accompanied by the words 'Honor to the A.I.F.' on one side. The other side features a central rectangular panel with the words 'Gallipoli France Palestine' with a sprig of wattle, with the words 'EVD Anzac Day 1918' around the circumference. Fitted with a suspension loop which carries a short length of red, white an blue cotton ribbon. |
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Thanks Jackhr, for giving depth to this thread
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