Medal - Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston, Victoria, Australia, 1988

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Summary:: Australia Victoria Frankston
Medal - Armstrong Shoe Mart, Frankston 1988 (AD)
Issue number 369 Type 141
Mint: Hafner
Other Details: Issued to commemorate the tricentenary of Dampier's discovery of Western Australia. 100 struck in brass and given to customers who purchased shoes, $1 offered off further shoe purchase when returned.
Description:: A brass medal (32 mm diameter) featuring William Dampier and a button-up boot
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mr Ian Armstrong

Tagged with:	australian exploration, customer rewards programs, sales promotion, shoes
Themes this item is part of:	Clothing & Textiles Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- ), Emil Hafner, Engraver (circa 1920s- )
Primary Classification:	MEDALS
Secondary Classification:	Commemorative
Tertiary Classification:	commerce & retailing
Series:	Australian Promotional Medals
DateEra:	1988 AD
Obverse Description:	At centre within a circle of beads, a bust of Dampier facing 3/4 left with a small sailing ship in the field right; around on broad rim, AUSTRALIA'S TRICENTENARY 1988 . WILLIAM DAMPIER 1688 . in small letters below the bust the mint and artists name, HAFNER
Reverse Description:	At centre within a line circle 24 mm diameter, a ladies Victorian period button-up style boot; around, ARMSTRONG BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE ESTAB. FOUR GENERATIONS; below boot the mint name, STOKES MELB.
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	Obverse: AUSTRALIA'S TRICENTENARY 1988 WILLIAM DAMPIER 1688 HAFNER Reverse: ARMSTRONG BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE ESTAB. FOUR GENERATIONS STOKES MELB.
Shape:	round
Material:	Brass
Issued By:	Armstrong Shoe Mart, Victoria, Australia, 1988
Mint:	Hafner (Mint), Eltham, Victoria, Australia, 1988 100 struck in July 1988.
Artist:	Emil Hafner, Australia, 1988
Person Depicted:	William Dampier, Australia, 1988
References:	Issue 369 Type 141