Silver shield badge, United Services Challenge Shield, awarded to W. Todd 1901
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Badge
Date Used
1901
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Silver coloured shield shaped badge awarded to William Todd. Front of badge bears a central teardrop panel depicting 10 men in military uniform (including 2 or 3 on horseback), as well as four other panels depicting defence forces in action. Panels are separated by a cross design and a 'v' shaped floral garland. Front of badge also bears a gloved hand design at the base of the cross reaching for the Australian coat of arms, and a profile design on a head beneath a crown at the top of the cross. Front of badge is inscribed "UNITED SERVICE CHALLENGE SHIELD". Obverse of badge is inscribed "W. TODD/-1901-". Issued to winning team members for competition between Victorian volunteer defence forces. Badge is an almost identical replica of the actual shield. The competition became international around 1901 under the auspices of the Victorian Rifle Association.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 85 W: 58 D: 8mm (H: 3 3/8 W: 2 5/16 D: 5/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1901
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16593.31
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United Services Challenge Shield 1905 Competition was won by Mr G.J Williams from Fern Tree Gully Rifle Club.
- J Boyd
Posted on 10-04-2021 12:45:41
I'm interested in the history of the 1891 United Service Challenge Shield and believe it was made in UK in 1892 by William Hutton & Sons. Is there any further history on the creation of the replicas awarded to winning team members or the person who presented/paid for the original shield? The name I have looks like The Hon D E Mc Brode / Brour MLC. Any assistance would be appreciated.
- Peter Kelly
Posted on 28-11-2021 09:35:41