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Medal - Royal Visit of the Prince of Wales, Welcome to Australia, New South Wales, Australia, 1920
Reg. No: NU 35363
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- Summary:
- Australia New South Wales Sydney
Visit of the Prince of Wales 1920 (AD)
Mint: Amor
Other Details: In 1920 the Prince of Wales visited Australia to extend official thanks for its support during World War I and to strengthen links to the Empire. The Prince toured extensively, and his tour was one of the most popular royal visits ever. Wherever he went public holidays were declared, foundation stones laid, memorials unveiled and receptions and balls. The Prince made a point of meeting ex-servicemen and women. He spent nine days in Victoria, eleven days in New South Wales, four days in Tasmania, eleven days in Western Australia, six days in South Australia and eight days in Queensland. The Prince was seen as the embodiment of the White Australia, symbolic of the spirit of his race. His presence strengthened the identity of the young Australian nation as a member of the Empire, resisting the influence of other powers and other races. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 25 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 6.96 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | art medals, royal visits, wars conflicts, white australia policy, world war i 1914-1918 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, HRH Edward VIII (1894-1972), W.J. Amor Mint, Medal Maker, New South Wales |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | royal visits |
| Series: | Australian Commemorative Medals |
| DateEra: | 1920 AD |
| Obverse Description: | Bust of the Prince of Wales 3/4 right; behind Welsh plumes under H.R.H.; to right, THE / PRINCE / OF / WALES in tiny letters near rim at 07 the makers name, AMOR SYDNEY |
| Reverse Description: | Victory drives a fast quadriga front, holds reigns in left hand and raises victory wreath in right; above, WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA, below, 1920 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Material: | Silver-plated |
| Issued By: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920 |
| Mint: | Amor (Mint), 1920 |
| Person Depicted: | HRH Edward Prince of Wales, Australia, 1920 Visited Australia to thank Australians for support in World War I. |
| References: | Car.1920/3 |
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