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Commemorative medal of the HMAS SYDNEY and SMS EMDEN battle
1914
Australian National Maritime Museum
Sydney, Australia
The victory of HMAS SYDNEY (I) over SMS EMDEN in World War I was an important moment for many Australians and testament to the until then untried in battle Royal Australian Navy. This commemorative medal was issued by 'the people of Western Australia' to Boatswain Alfred Moule Martin and the rest of SYDNEY's crew.
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- Title: Commemorative medal of the HMAS SYDNEY and SMS EMDEN battle
- Date: 1914
- Type: Medallion
- Significance: Many commemorative items were produced to honour and celebrate the victory. This item demonstrates the affection and pride felt by members of the local Western Australian community towards the naval personnel who served on HMAS SYDNEY (I).
- See institution's online collections: http://www.anmm.gov.au/collections
- Medium: Silver, cloth
- Dimensions: 95 x 40 x 3 mm
- Credit line: ANMM Collection
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