Series 05: Medals awarded to A. Forsyth & Co., 1872, 1877 and 1878

R 1075

series

1872, 1877, 1878

910403

2 medals - 9 cm. diameter and 7.4 cm. diameter - bronze, white metal

R 1075 a
Agricultural Society of New South Wales medal, 1872, bronze?
Obverse: Relief group of agricultural figures on plinth; Text "Agricultural Society of New South Wales" cast inside border at top; stamped "H" on face to right of design; "Hardy Brothers London & Sydney" cast below plinth.
Reverse: Legend "Practice with Science" inside border at top; inside wreath: "Awarded to A. Forsyth for rope & c. Class 742, 1872"

R 1075 b
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland medal, 1877 & 1878, white metal
Obverse: relief showing horse, sheep, cow and agricultural setting surrounding steam tractor with banner reading "By industry" flying from funnel; beehive above. Text "National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland" cast on two lines inside border at top.
Reverse: Profile of Queen Victoria at top; grapes and wheat surrounding shield containing text: "Awarded to A. Forsyth & Co. for Rope, Hemp, etc. 1877 & 1878".

This pictorial material is part of A. Forsyth & Co records, ca. 1876-1971 at MLMSS 2475

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