The
Sands Collections - 2012 to 2004
Each year the Sands of Gallipoli captures
a theme that brings home the extraordinary circumstances, courage
and mateship that is the ANZAC. A portion of sands collected from
Gallipoli landing site is integrated with quality metals and fittings
to give both avid collectors and others a truly emotive link to
our ANZACs. |
 2012
- The Spirit - Gallipoli Landing 1915.
This beautiful collection features images from the painting The
Spirit - Gallipoli Landing 1915 by the renowned military artist
David Rowlands. The painting was commissioned by Military Shop and
the painting was completed in late 2011.
David Rowlands is one of the world's finest living military artists.
His atmospheric oil paintings present a realistic record of the
dramatic events of war and have won him Royal favour and commissions
from military organisations around the world.
We would like to thank The Australian Army History Unit for their
tireless effort in assisting the artist with the historical content.
Products will be available from participating Australia Post
outlets, leading coin dealers from April 2012 or order
online
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1915 Collection
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 2011
- Ordinary People - Extraordinary Service.
The Aussie tradition of extraordinary service and looking out for
your mates started in the Boer War. It was enhanced at Gallipoli
and shines brightly today.
Helping your mate is not restricted to any one campaign. Indeed,
it is a trait that seems to flow in the veins of Diggers in every
campaign.
One of these Diggers was Simpson, the Man with the Donkey, at Anzac
Cove. The bravery shown by John Simpson Kirkpatrick soon became
one of the most prominent symbols of Australian courage and tenacity
at Gallipoli. Instructed to recover and assist the wounded, he used
a donkey to carry men down from the front line, often exposing himself
to fire. Simpson was twice nominated for the Victoria Cross, the
highest medal for bravery, but sadly, the award was twice refused
due to misunderstandings.
No doubt each and every soldier throughout the proud history of
Australian military service has had a story to tell; a story of
ordinary men and women providing extraordinary service. Stories
that tell of the bond of mateship, the highs and the lows, the courage
and fear, and those they lost. These important contributions to
our history are to be passed on and shared through the generations.
This collection pays tribute to the ordinary Digger who gives extraordinary
service.
Products will be available from participating Australia Post
outlets, leading coin dealers from April 2011 or order
online
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Service Collection
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 2010
- Men of Valour Collection.
The ANZAC troops who stormed ashore Ari Burnu (now Anzac Cove),
Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 were the finest troops ever assembled
by the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and the New Zealand Expeditionary
Force (NZEF).
Their ill-fated campaign is legend and foundation of our national
identity. The adversity faced at Gallipoli is well known and just
surviving the almost unbearable conditions was in itself an incredible
mark of courage. There were also many acts of self-sacrifice, heroism
and tenacity that defied the imagination, and were honoured with
the Empire’s highest military honour - the Victoria Cross (VC).
Its simple wording “FOR VALOUR” was personally chosen
by Queen Victoria for whom the medal is named.
Eight Australians, one New Zealander, and a New Zealander serving
in an Australian unit were awarded the only Imperial bravery medal
available to all ranks. They lived and fought at a time and a place,
and in conditions we can barely comprehend. However, one thing shines
through the decades since they set a standard we can all aspire
to. The Anzac Spirit.
Products will be available from participating Australia Post
outlets, leading coin dealers from April 2010 or order
online
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 2009
- Prominent Medals of Gallipoli
collection combines exacting replicas of eight service medals earned
on the Gallipoli battlefields with colour ribbon and vials of Gallipoli
sands. In this collection we want to reflect recognition of extraordinary
courage in a campaign requiring no less.
Prominent Medals of Gallipoli faithfully reproduces the Victoria
Cross; Distinguished Service Order;
Military Cross; Distinguished
Conduct Medal; Military Medal;
as well as Campaign Medals - the 1914-15
Star; British War Medal and
Victory Medal.
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leading coin dealers or online
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 2008
- In The Landing collection we
float a small gold plated 1904 Rising Sun hat badge in a sealed
capsule containing Gallipoli sands. We are reflecting the cost to
our nation of a campaign doomed before it began. Out of position
and vulnerable to enemy fire 2000 young men fell on the Gallipoli
beach. This is an emotive collection. Iconic images "The Landing"
and "Creating the Legend" are minted into the limited
edition medallions. Order
online.
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 2007
- In The Spirit collection we bring
to life the extraordinary experience of John Simpson Kirkpatrick
of the Australian Army Medical Corps. Remembered now as Simpson
and his Donkey, John was a larrikin with a fierce commitment to
his fellow ANZACs. On the battlefront the 'man with the donkey'
ferried hundreds of wounded and dying to care. He died on May 19th
1915. The collection features an iconic Simpson Image, the 1904
Rising Sun hat badge and a specially minted landing image.
Order
online.
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 2006
- In The Our People collection
we remember the people who made up the various arms of ANZAC service;
from troopers and artillery men, through to our medical corps and
signalmen. In this collection the Gallipoli Sands is set into the
actual collection pieces and protected under glassed epoxy. The
limited edition includes vials of sand with minted medallions covering
all arms of service. Order
online.
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 2005
- In The 90th Anniversary collection
we use the 1904 Rising Sun hat badge in two-tone gold and silver
plating and authentic sand as a simple yet poignant reminder of
this remarkable anniversary. The six limited edition medallions
feature six designs that reflect the Gallipoli journey - Leaving
Australia; Training in Egypt; The Landing; The Battle of Lone Pine;
Battle of the Nek; and Retreating with Honour. Gallipoli sands encased
in vials accompany the collection pieces. Order
online.
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 2004
- In The Beneath the Sea collection
we set Gallipoli sand within Antique Brass pieces featuring the
1904 Rising Sun hat badge. The epoxy glass bubbled coating securing
the sand gives the illusion of a soldier's hat badge resting in
the sand beneath the sea.
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