Lot 2554
Sale NZ1 · The Unique & Unparalleled Collection of New Zealand Historical Medals & Memorabilia (Part 1)
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Description
The Bledisloe Medal for Oratory, Founded 1931, struck in gilt bronze (41mm), by M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) (S.504). Small carbon patch on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine and extremely rare, probably a prototype.
A gold medal is awarded triennially for the best oration on a New Zealand subject (a great man or woman, Pakeha or Maori, in New Zealand history; or a great event in New Zealand history). Competed for by representatives of various universities.
Ex Mayer & Toye (Wellington) Archive, private purchase November 1998.
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Passed in