Description:

This evocative medal by Dora Ohlfsen came with a small card (missing) which read "in aid of Australians & New Zealanders maimed in the War 1914-18"

    Dimensions:
  • Diameter 60mm
  • Exhibited:
  • 393
  • Literature:
  • Collectibles
  • Medium:
  • Coins, Monies & Stamps
  • Circa:
  • Medals, Commemorative
  • Notes:
  • The entry in 'Australian Commemorative Medals' by Les Carlisle reads " Dora Ohlfsen, the designer of this medal, was born in Ballarat, Victoria, and later went to live in Rome where she studied sculpture under Dantel, specialising in medallic art. She gained an important assignment top work on the War Memorial in Formia, Italy, after the 1014-18 conflict. Other medallic portraits by Ohflsen include Mussolini and d'Annunzio. On the obverse is a silhouette of van Anzac in likeness to Dora Ohlfsen's brother. The reverse portrays a beautiful girl, representing Australia bending to kiss her fallen son. The female model was a Miss Alix Simpson who was living in Rome at the time."

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