This small medal was manufactured as a presentation piece by the Eight Hours Committee of the Victorian Pioneers Association. It was never inscribed or presented. Its size suggests that it was designed to hang from a watch chain. Perhaps this was a trial piece in copper for a gold presentation piece.

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Obverse – The numbers 888 in circles, representing 8 hours work, 8 hours recreation and 8 hours rest.		Reverse – The legend VICTORIAN PIONEERS ASSOCIATION EIGHT HOURS. In the centre is a plaque with the legend PRESENTED TO.

Transferred from National Gallery of Victoria, 1976