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medal, commemorative

human history
  • Other Name

    Peace commemorative medal, Christchurch Gas Co., 1919 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Peace commemorative medal, Christchurch Gas Co., 1919

    obverse: date 1919 in centre field with legend curved above and below: CH - CH. GAS Co. / PEACE SOUVENIR' ; line rim grained right

    reverse: stove with brand name AVON on door with legend above and below: LOCAL INDUSTRY / GAS COOKERS; line rim grained right

    circular medal; milled edge; struck in lead

    measurements: diameter 38mm

  • Place
    New Zealand
  • Associated Place

    New Zealand

  • Accession Date
    02 Oct 1982
  • Other Id

    N2463 (numismatics)

    M1919/04 (Carrington Technical Institute catalogue number)

    M234 (New Zealand Commemorative Medals)

  • Department

    History

    War History

medal, commemorative N2463

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