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medal, commemorative

human history
  • Other Name

    25th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam, 1966-1991 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Australian medal commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam, 1966-1991

    medal with original packaging. Comprises: medal, medal case, cardboard container and Certificate of Authenticity from Australian War Memorial and Royal Australian Mint

    .1 medal: 0.925 sterling silver

    obverse: central image of cross in foreground with soldiers (some with band instruments) lined up on either side; legend below: 25TH ANNIVERSARY of THE BATTLE of LONG TAN 18th AUGUST 1991

    reverse: image of Australian War Memorial with legend above: AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL

    .2: medal case: small case with hinged lid; green exterior, named on lid: BATTLE of LONG TAN / 25TH ANNIVERSARY; interior lined with velvet and [silk]; name also printed inside lid

    .3: cardboard package with medal name on cover and details about medal on reverse side

    .4: Certificate of Authenticity: printed on paper; includes map and information about medal

    maker: produced by Australian War Memorial in conjunction with the Royal Australian Mint (limited edition of 2000).

  • Place
    Australia
  • Associated Place

    Australia

  • Other Id

    nn#19 (no number)

    2015.x.101 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

medal, commemorative, 2015.x.101

Images and documents

Images

  • medal, commemorative, 2015.x.101
  • medal, commemorative, 2015.x.101
  • medal, commemorative, 2015.x.101
  • medal, commemorative, 2015.x.101

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2015.x.101
  • Primary Maker

     Royal Australian Mint (Medallist)

  • Place
    Australia
  • Date
    1991
  • Associated Notes

    Australian medal commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam, 1966-1991

    "This exceptional 0.925 Sterling Silver medal commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. It is one of no more than two thousand that will be produced by the Royal Australian Mint in conjunction with the Australian War memorial.

    "A symbol of not only the battle, but of the commitment and sacrifice of all Australians from all services who fought in the Vietnam War between 1962 - 1972.

    "This certificate guarantees that your medallion has been individually minted and hand inspected to ensure it is free of flaws and of the highest possible quality. Its finish and limited mintage assure you of an outstanding addition to your collection.

    From: Certificate of Authenticity, signed Dame Beryl Beaurepaire AC, DBE Chairman, Council of the Australian War Memorial and Senator Bob McMullan Master of the Mint.

    "On the 18th August 1966 the fiercest battle involving Australians in the Vietnam War began in a rubber plantation called Long Tan. This 0.925 Sterling Silver medallion is dedicated to all those who fought in this war and honours those Australians who paid the ultimate sacrifice." Australian War Memorial, Royal Australian Mint.

  • Associated Event
    WW1; 1914-1918
    Battle of the Marne
  • Associated Person

     Joseph Joffre (Medallist)

  • Associated Place

    Australia

  • Associated Date
    1966
  • Period

    post-WW2/Wars

  • Media

    sterling silver/silver alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic material

  • Measurement Reading

    70mm

  • Classification

    medal, commemorative

    medal, commemorative

    medal

    Medal, Commemorative

    Commemorative

    Memorabilia

    08 Communication Artifacts

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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