item details
NameBronze Medal, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888.
ProductionErnst Altmann; designer; circa 1888; Australia
George Anderson; designer; circa 1888; Australia
Stokes (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.; engraver; circa 1888; Australia
Melbourne Mint; manufacturer(s); circa 1888; Melbourne
George Anderson; designer; circa 1888; Australia
Stokes (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.; engraver; circa 1888; Australia
Melbourne Mint; manufacturer(s); circa 1888; Melbourne
Classificationmedals
Materialsbronze
Materials Summarystruck and engraved bronze medal
Techniquesmetalworking, striking, engraving
DimensionsOverall: 7mm (width), 76mm (height), 76mm (diameter)
Registration NumberNU006499
Credit lineGift of the family of Sir James Hector, 1937
Overview
Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition bronze medallion. One side shows a profile of Queen Victoria. The reverse shows foliage and the date 1888 in Roman numerals and the Latin motto 'Artibus Dignis Honor Insignis' ('To the deserving arts distinguished honour'). This is the medal awarded to the New Zealand Commissioner, James Hector, for his involvement in the CIEM (Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne). It sits in a presentation box.