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Medal - Royal Visit of the Prince of Wales, Welcome to Australia, Australia, 1920
Reg. No: NU 33116
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- Summary:
- Australia
Visit of Prince of Wales, 1920 (AD)
Mint: Stokes
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: | 27 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 9.11 g (Weight) |
| Dimension Comment: | 32 mm height to top of loop |
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| Tagged with: | 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), Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | royal visits |
| Series: | Australian Commemorative Medals |
| DateEra: | 1920 AD |
| Obverse Description: | 3/4 bust of Prince in uniform wearing cap; around in two lines, H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES / WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA |
| Reverse Description: | Wreath of eucalypt and oak with Prince of Wales' plume at top; within, TO COMMEMORATE / THE VISIT OF / . H.R.H.. / PRINCE OF WALES / TO AUSTRALIA / . / 1920 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Inscriptions: | H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF H.R.R. PRINCE OF WALES TO AUSTRALIA 1920 |
| Shape: | Round with loop |
| Material: | Gilt |
| Issued By: | Australia, 1920 |
| Mint: | Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920 |
| Person Depicted: | HRH Edward Prince of Wales, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1920 |
| References: | Car.1920/5 |
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