Centenary of the Government of Victoria Medal presented to Ian Johnson, 1951.
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
1951
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Obverse features classical style imagery representing the surrounding inscription, "EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM", where a man holds a torch representing equality and a blindfolded woman holds a sword representing justice, both are mounted on a horse that has broken free from restraints. The artist's name behind horse tail: "Mészáros". Verso features a design of banksias and bottlebrush, held up by a stake, with inscription: "CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851-1951" and in the centre: "PRESENTED TO / I.JOHNSON, ESQ / MEMBER / AUSTRALIAN TEST TEAM / MELBOURNE 1951".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 64 W: 64 D: 4.11mm (H: 2 1/2 W: 2 1/2 D: 3/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1951
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16881.7
Credit Line
Kindly donated by the Johnson Family.
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