The Anzacs - Herald Sun Commemorative Medal

Overview

A Commemorative Medal Issued By The Herald Sun Newspaper Honouring The Anzacs And The Gallipoli Landing Of April 25, 1915. The Medal Is Presented In A Black And Gold Presentation Card Featuring Quotations From Laurence Binyon'S 'The Ode' And Banjo Paterson'S 'Letter To The Troops, 1915'.

Obverse

The Obverse Depicts The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Badge Surrounded By The Text 'The Anzacs' And 'Lest We Forget'. The Badge Is Rendered In Gold Tone Against A Darker Field.

Reverse

The Reverse Depicts A Soldier In Profile Wearing A Slouch Hat With Rifle, Surrounded By The Text 'April 25, 1915' And 'The Anzacs'. The Design Is Rendered In Silver And Gold Tones.

Presentation Card

The Medal Is Housed In A Black Presentation Card With A Gold Banner Reading 'The Anzacs'. The Front Of The Card Features The Date 'April 25, 1915' And A Quotation From Laurence Binyon (1869-1943): 'At The Going Down Of The Sun And In The Morning We Will Remember Them.' The Reverse Of The Card Features A Quotation Attributed To Banjo Paterson, 'Letter To The Troops, 1915'. The Herald Sun Logo Appears On Both Sides Of The Card.

Condition Notes

The Medal Appears To Be In Bright Condition With Clear Detail On Both Sides. The Presentation Card Shows Minor Scuffing And Light Surface Marks. A Small Crease Is Visible On The Lower Left Area Of The Card.

Specifications

* Type: Commemorative Medal
* Country: Australia
* Subject: The Anzacs - April 25, 1915
* Issuer: Herald Sun
* Composition: Gold-Toned And Silver-Toned Metal
* Presentation: Original Card With QuotationsFAL
991825+133FAL
991825+133

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