Medal, Dominion Day 26 Sep 1907; Unknown manufacturer; 26.09.1907; WY.1990.183.2

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Wyndham and District Historical Museum

Name/Title

Medal, Dominion Day 26 Sep 1907

About this object

This medal was made to commemorate the day that New Zealand was made a Dominion, 26 Sep 1907. It was presented to every school child in New Zealand.

Maker

Unknown manufacturer

Maker Role

Manufacturer

Date Made

26.09.1907

Period

1900s

Place Made

Europe, United Kingdom, England, London

Medium and Materials

inorganic, processed material, metal, aluminium

Inscription and Marks

On front around edge: 'EDWARD V11 OF THE BRITISH DOMINIONS KING'
Back of medal in centre:'PRESENTED TO'
'CHILDREN'
'ATTENDING THE'
'SCHOOLS'
'OF THE '
'DOMINION'
Around edge of medal:'NEW ZEALAND PROCLAIMED A DOMINION SEPTEMBER 26TH 1907'

Measurements

dia 27 mm

Subject and Association Keywords

Events and Parades

Subject and Association Keywords

Government (National and Local Politics)

Object Type

commemorative objects

Object number

WY.1990.183.2

Rights

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Tags
1900s
Events and Parades
Government (National and Local Politics)

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