Medal - Centenary of New South Wales Fire Brigade, M.R. Roberts Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, 1984

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Summary:: Australia New South Wales
Centenary of New South Wales Fire Brigade 1984 (AD)
Mint: Amor
Other Details: A gilt medal issued by M.R. Roberts in 1984 to commemorate the ccentenary of New South Wales Fire Brigade. The medal shows a fire-engine drawn by two horses.
Description:: A gilt medal issued by M.R. Roberts
At centre a fire-engine drawn by two horses to left; below crossed fire hose fittings; atoiund above, N.S.W. FIRE BRIGADEES; below, 1884 CENTENARY 1984
Fire helmet over two crossed fire-axes; below, N.S.W.F.B. / 1884 - 1984
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Barrie Winsor - Wynyard Coin Centre, 1985

Tagged with:	fire brigades
Themes this item is part of:	Public Life & Institutions Collection, W.J. Amor Mint, Medal Maker, New South Wales
Primary Classification:	MEDALS
Secondary Classification:	Commemorative
Tertiary Classification:	emergency services
Series:	Australian Commemorative Medals
DateEra:	1984 AD
Obverse Description:	At centre a fire-engine drawn by two horses to left; below crossed fire hose fittings; atoiund above, N.S.W. FIRE BRIGADEES; below, 1884 CENTENARY 1984
Reverse Description:	Fire helmet over two crossed fire-axes; below, N.S.W.F.B. / 1884 - 1984
Edge Description:	Plain
Inscriptions:	(edge) Plain (obverse) At centre a fire-engine drawn by two horses to left; below crossed fire hose fittings; atoiund above, N.S.W. FIRE BRIGADEES; below, 1884 CENTENARY 1984 (reverse) Fire helmet over two crossed fire-axes; below, N.S.W.F.B. / 1884 - 1984
Shape:	round
Material:	Gilt Bronze
Issued By:	M.R. Roberts Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, 1984
Mint:	Amor (Mint), Australia, 1984
Commissioned By:	M.R. Roberts Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, 1984
Organisation Named:	New South Wales Fire Brigade