Lot 190: Australia 1987 First Fleet Bicentennial Bronze Commemorative Medal
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A 1987 commemorative medal struck in bronze to celebrate the bicentenary of the First Fleet. The obverse features a central stylised representation of the sailing ship HMS Sirius over a map of the world depicting the voyage from England to Australia. The ship’s stern is inscribed SIRIUS. The design is enclosed within a rope-style border and a circular legend reading THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE FIRST FLEETERS 1787-1987. The medal is housed in its original blue presentation case with a cream-coloured lining. The interior of the lid is printed in gold with the Australian flag and the Union Jack crossed above the dates 1787-1987. An adhesive paper label is attached to the upper right corner of the outer box lid, hand-written in black ink with the text FIRST FLEET 1787 – 1987. BRONZE. No maker’s marks or signatures are visible on the medal or its packaging.
Condition report:
The medal exhibits evidence of light handling, including fine surface scratches and minor contact marks to the raised fields of the obverse design. The bronze surfaces retain a uniform natural patina. The presentation case is intact with some minor surface wear and a single adhesive label to the lid.
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