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Medal: East and West Meet (Opening of Otira Tunnel) [duplicate]
Maker
Petersen's Ltd
Production date
1923
Description
A duplicate gold colour East and West Meet medal presented to Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. William F. Massey, by John Hoglund (donor) on the official opening of the Otira Rail Tunnel, Arthur's Pass, on 4 August 1923.
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Object Detail
Thickness: 1 - medal: 4mm
dual recipient
HOG112
62/23
Marks/Inscriptions: Image of front of rail tunnel; Type of mark: Image; Method: Engraved; Notes: obverse
Marks/Inscriptions: MIDLAND RAILWAY/FIRST SOD TURNED/SPRINGFIELD JAN. 29TH, 1890/OFFICIALLY OPENED BY/RT. HON. W.F. MASSEY, P.C., HON. LL.D./AND/HON. J. G. COATES, M.C.; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: Engraved; Notes: obverse
Marks/Inscriptions: PRESENTED/ BY/ JOHN HOGLUND/SPRINGFIELD; Type of mark: Inscription; Method: Engraved; Notes: reverse
Marks/Inscriptions: PETERSENS LTD 18ct P.Ltd. CHRISTCHURCH; Type of mark: Hallmarks; Method: Stamped; Notes: rim - name and place of firm engraved, hallmark stamped
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