Item 03: Medallion commemorating the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1901

Parkes family further papers, being illuminated addresses and invitations, 1889-1908 and medallions commemorating the First International Exhibition at the Garden Palace, Sydney, 1879 and the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1901

Obverse of medallion features Sir Henry Parkes and legend 'The Father of Australian Federation' and name of issuing firm 'W.J. Amor Sydney'

Reverse of bronze medallion features Captain James Cook and the legend 'To commemorate the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia 1901'

Medallion in velvet lined case and printed on inside of lid 'W.J. Amor, Medalist and Diesinker, 72 Druitt Street, Sydney'

Item 03: Medallion commemorating the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1901

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