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Token - Armstrong Shoe Mart Type 5
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1982 |
| Type | Trade token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a Victorian-style ladies ankle boot with a heeled sole in relief, set within a beaded inner circle. The circular legend around the periphery reads 'ARMSTRONG'S BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE' at top and 'ESTAB. FOUR GENERATIONS' at bottom, with the maker's mark 'STOKES MELB.' inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features an all-text design within a beaded inner circle. The central field bears a multi-line inscription commemorating 25 years of Armstrong Shoe Mart at 70 Wells Street, Frankston, dated 1982, with the maker's mark 'STOKES' at the base. The outer legend reads 'FRANKSTON' and 'FRIENDLY FITTING FAMILY FOOTWEAR IN FR...' arranged around the periphery, separated by a diamond-shaped ornament. |
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| Mint | Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia (1911-1962) |
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