50th Anniversary of Gallipoli medal, 1965

This medal was awarded to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ANZAC Gallipoli landings. Issued in 1967, medals were available only to survivors of Gallipoli and their next of kin. This example was issued to J. Ferres. In addition to the medal, a small replica to be worn as a lapel badge was also issued.

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Obverse – Private John Simpson of the Army Ambulance Corps aiding a wounded soldier on his donkey at Gallipoli, with the date 1915. Below on a plaque is the word ANZAC.		Reverse – A map of Australia and New Zealand set among the stars of the Southern Cross. Below on a plaque is engraved the recipient's name, J. FERRES.

Donated by J. Ferres, 1989