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Medal - Raising the Flag Bicentenary 1788 - 1988, Bronze Antiqued
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Detailed relief scene depicting the raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove in 1788, with several uniformed figures gathered around a flagpole bearing an unfurled flag, a sailing vessel and rowboat visible in the harbour background. The legend 'RAISING THE FLAG' arcs along the upper rim, the dates '1788-1988' appear in the lower field, and the engraver's signature 'McCASKER' is inscribed in the exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Relief map of Australia dominates the central field, surrounded by concentric wave-line patterns representing the surrounding ocean. Superimposed on the map are five four-pointed stars of the Southern Cross and a larger seven-pointed Federation Star. A beaded border frames the design, with the engraver's name 'McCASKER' in the lower exergue. The cursive legend 'Celebrating 200th Birthday' arcs along the upper portion of the field. |
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