MEDALLION: GOLD, 'COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS OF AUSTRALIA', SEDGWICK, 1951

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1951

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Overview

Oval shaped gold medallion with a lop at the top to attach.
One side reads 'United Commercial Travellers Assn of Australia' around the outside with an entwined crest and a pair of shaking hands.
The other is inscribed 'G. D. Sedgwick 20/7/51'.

Historical information

The United Commercial Travellers' Association of Australia was an Australian tradesmen's association.
The association was formed in 1895. Its headquarters were established in Melbourne, in the facilities of the Commercial Travellers' Association of Victoria, which was formed in 1880. Affiliated organisations also existed in South Australia, which was the first to be established in 1866, followed by New South Wales (1883), Queensland (1884), Western Australia (1896) and Tasmania (1900).Its remit was aiding salesmen travelling across the country on train or carriage, providing increased protection from doubtful accommodation or business practices.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2023.519

Item type

Objects

Material

Gold

Width

23 mm

Height or length

30 mm

Keywords

SEDGWICK, George Douglas 'Doug'

Businesses - Subiaco

Year

1951

Statement of significance

Sedgwick Limited was listed as a supplier of glass, lead, oils and colours. They supplied art wallpapers picture moulding and artist materials from 126 William Street Perth.

Subiaco Museum

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