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Subiaco Museum > Records

MEDAL: O.B.E. WITH PLASTIC COVER, CITATION AND BOOK OF STATUTES

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1967

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A) Medal O.B.E. Cross having the four arms of equal length, terminating in stylized fleur de lis. Centre of cross contains effigies of King George V and Queen Mary with "For God and the Empire" printed around. One point of the cross is topped by a crown which attaches to a grosgrain ribbon of red with thin silver grey border. This has a sterling silver spring clip attached to back. Obverse of medal has crown surmounting GBE.
B) Plastic covered, spring opening case with velvet lining to support medal - also "Instructions as to wearing Insignia". Lid of case has coat of arms and "Royal Mint" stamped on it.

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cwa-org-43-1985.707.1a-b

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Photographed 2023

ABRAHAMS, Joseph Hyam

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Statement of significance

Award given to Mr J Abrahams, Mayor of Subiaco

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