Standard [Twin Eagles]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.80

Description

Two bronze eagles welded back to back and mounted through the middle on top of a brass rod 142 mm in height on top of a penny. The penny is dated 1953 which is the year of the Coronation of Elizabeth the Second of England. The penny forms the base of the "twin eagle" standard. The eagles are facing in opposite directions on top of the standard. Maker: NZ Mint.

Marks

NEW ZEALAND ONE PENNY 1953 QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND Inscribed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Copper
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Collection

Bomber Command Collection

Credit Line

Standard [Twin Eagles], 2004.80. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Standard Communication Artefacts Ceremonial Artefacts Organizational Objects

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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