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MEDAL, JACK'S DAY HMS HOOD

1924
Overview

Metal medallion embossed with an image of HMS Hood in the centre and the words "JACK'S DAY 1924" around the edge.
The impressed design is visible right through to the reverse side of the medal.
There is a small suspension loop at the top.

Historical information

Undated note by museum curator Jack Hammer: "This medal was found in the ballast of the disused rail track near Lloyds Crossing"

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2000.41
Item type
Objects
Themes
Social History
Material
Brass
Width
29 mm
Contextual information

Produced in Australia for Jack's Day, a fund to help the men of the Navy and Mercantile Marine, whilst HMS Hood was here on its world cruise with the Special Service Squadron in 1924.

Year
1924
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 1 December, 2020
Completeness
94
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