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Medal - Raising the Flag Bicentenary 1788 - 1988, Gold Plated
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Composition | Gold plated bronze (9 caret plating) |
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| Obverse description | Detailed relief scene depicting the ceremonial raising of the British flag at Sydney Cove in 1788, with uniformed figures gathered around a central flagpole, ships at anchor in the harbour, and a crowd assembled on the hillside in the background. The legend 'RAISING THE FLAG' arcs across the upper field, the dates '1788-1988' appear in a panel along the lower field, and the engraver's signature 'McCASKER' is inscribed beneath. |
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| Obverse lettering | RAISING THE FLAG 1788-1988 McCASKER |
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| Reverse script | Latin (cursive) |
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