Medal [Commemorative to Oscar Garden]
Maker and role
Mayer and Kean Limited, Maker
Production date
Nov 1930
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Object detail
Accession number
2018.26
Maker
Production period
Description
Medal, Mayer and Kean, on hook in display case, presented in November 1930.
Gold coloured metal medal.
Obverse - two ferns acting as a border with "N.Z" written in gold with a blue background in the centre-bottom. Circular portion in the centre is encompassed by a silver border and features the Wellington coat of arms (coloured blue, red and white) with the phrase "SUPREMA A SITU". Top of the medal has two links that attach to the display case's hook.
Reverse - Engraved inscription "PRESENTED TO / OSCAR GARDEN / by the / CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON N.Z. / In recognition of his successful / SOLO FLIGHT / FROM / ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA IN 18 DAYS / 1930. ". Two hallmark stamps below text, "9CT" "M&K".
Case - Hinged cardboard box with a brown leather-look printed paper adhered to the outside of the box. Gold coloured trim around edges of box. Royal blue velvet-type material inserted inside of the box with a hook at the top to hold the medal. Cardboard border support inside of case to hold up lid. Underneath top lid is the makers mark "SPECIALISTS IN / MEDALS AND / MASONIC JEWELS / Mayer & Kean / WELLINGTON, / N.Z. " printed on a cream lining.
Gold coloured metal medal.
Obverse - two ferns acting as a border with "N.Z" written in gold with a blue background in the centre-bottom. Circular portion in the centre is encompassed by a silver border and features the Wellington coat of arms (coloured blue, red and white) with the phrase "SUPREMA A SITU". Top of the medal has two links that attach to the display case's hook.
Reverse - Engraved inscription "PRESENTED TO / OSCAR GARDEN / by the / CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON N.Z. / In recognition of his successful / SOLO FLIGHT / FROM / ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA IN 18 DAYS / 1930. ". Two hallmark stamps below text, "9CT" "M&K".
Case - Hinged cardboard box with a brown leather-look printed paper adhered to the outside of the box. Gold coloured trim around edges of box. Royal blue velvet-type material inserted inside of the box with a hook at the top to hold the medal. Cardboard border support inside of case to hold up lid. Underneath top lid is the makers mark "SPECIALISTS IN / MEDALS AND / MASONIC JEWELS / Mayer & Kean / WELLINGTON, / N.Z. " printed on a cream lining.
Marks
N.Z Embossed
SUPREMA A SITU Embossed
PRESENTED TO / OSCAR GARDEN / by the / CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON N.Z. / In recognition of his successful / SOLO FLIGHT / FROM / ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA IN 18 DAYS / 1930. Engraved
SPECIALISTS IN / MEDALS AND / MASONIC JEWELS / Mayer & Kean / WELLINGTON, / N.Z. Maker's Mark
SUPREMA A SITU Embossed
PRESENTED TO / OSCAR GARDEN / by the / CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON N.Z. / In recognition of his successful / SOLO FLIGHT / FROM / ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA IN 18 DAYS / 1930. Engraved
SPECIALISTS IN / MEDALS AND / MASONIC JEWELS / Mayer & Kean / WELLINGTON, / N.Z. Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Mayer and Kean Limited. Nov 1930. Medal [Commemorative to Oscar Garden], 2018.26. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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