Medal [Auckland Fire Board Centennial Fire Medal]

Maker and role
Waitangi Mint, Manufacturer
Anton Teutenberg, Medalist
 Production date
1974
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Object detail

Accession number
1982.57.14
Maker
Waitangi Mint
Anton Teutenberg
Production period
1970s
Description
Copper coloured coin made of silver, copper and aluminium. On obverse: Fireman standing with hose in hand. This coin commemorates the Centennial of Municipal Fire Fighting in Auckland 1874-1974 by the Auckland Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
Brief History
1974 marked the 100 year anniversary of the Auckland Metropolitan Fire Board. In order to commemorate this event, commemorative medals such as this were cast. The medal was designed by master engraver Anton Teutenberg.
Marks
Auckland Metropolitan Fire Brigade Inscribed
Centennial of Municipal Fire Fighting in Auckland 1874-1974 Inscribed
CENTENNIAL OF / MUNICIPAL / FIRE / FIGHTING IN / AUCKLAND / 1874 - 1974 Logo
AUCKLAND METROPOLITAIN / FIRE BRIGADE Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Metal/Silver
Processed Material/Metal/Copper
Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium
Collection
Medal Collection
Credit Line
Waitangi Mint et al. 1974. Medal [Auckland Fire Board Centennial Fire Medal], 1982.57.14. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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