Rare 19th Century New Zealand Silver Fireman's Gallantry Medal
A rare 19th century New Zealand silver fireman's gallantry medal, stamped maker's mark to rim 'Brown' (probably Geo. Brown, Harrison Place, Wanganui), presentation engraved recto from the Wanganui City Council to T.E. Thompson, 1891; obverse with a unique engraved pictorial of an axe wielding fireman upon a ladder. Suspension bar and hinged pin back. See online newspaper clipping image. The UFBA presented him a medal for this act but it is not inconceivable that he was given other awards also. Note that the act took place in March 1890, but they did not make an award until September 1891.
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- Obverse - Obverse means the front face of a coin or medal, and the reverse means the back face. The obverse of a coin is commonly called heads, because it often depicts the head of a monarch or famous person.
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