Franco-British Exhibition medal, 1908

This is a gold prize medal from the Franco-British Exhibition held in London in 1908. This medal was won by W Glascow of Gippsland, Victoria.

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Obverse – A female figure with arm raised stands before the exhibition buildings. Around her is the legend FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. On a plaque is the engraving W. GLASCOW, BENA GIPPSLAND AUSTRALIA. Small letters giving the medal registration number and the name of the artist, F. Bowcher 1908, record the intellectual property claim.		Reverse – France and Britannia seated, with Victory standing behind holding a victor's wreath. Around and above them is the legend LONDON MDCCCCVIII.

Transferred from Melbourne Mint, 1978