Medal: SS TANGAROA strike

Maker
Unknown
 Production date
1913
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Object detail

Description
A small brass medal belonging to Edward William Wilson. The medal is in the shape of a ships wheel. On one side is an engraving of a ship, most probably SS TANGAROA. On the other side reads "STRIKE 1913// S.S. TANGAROA// E.W. WILSON". These medals were presented to the SS TANGAROA crew who went on strike in 1913. However, Edward Wilson did not crew TANGAROA but worked at the Gisborne port.
Accession number
2011.80.2
Museum System ID
19568
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Trophy
Maker and role
Unknown: Maker
Media/Material details
The medal is brass with the centrepiece piece possibly being gold plated.
Media/Materials
Brass: 0 - Whole
Gold: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
2D objects (HxW): H 40 W 37mm: 0 - Whole
Production place and notes
Aotearoa New Zealand
On display?
Not on display

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