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2007 The Spirit Collection
At 4.30am on April 25th 1915, as dawn's first dim light illuminated
the narrow beach and towering cliffs of the Gallipoli Peninsular,
the first wave of Anzacs landed amid a torrent of enemy fire. These,
the brave men of the AIF 3rd Brigade under Major General E.G. Sinclair-MacLagan,
relentlessly charged the waiting Turkish soldiers, pushing across
the beach and up the steep cliffs. Within 24 hours, despite continued
and fierce enemy fire, 12,000 troops were ashore and the beachhead
secured. But a great cost was exacted in this the largest amphibious
invasion of its time. In just one day 2,000 Australians had given
their lives on the beach at Gallipoli.
Amid the bloodied battle weary that landed on that fateful April
day, was John Simpson Kirkpatrick of the Australian Army Medical
Corps. A strapping lad born in England in 1892, he was well suited
as a stretcher-bearer. Simpson had little regard for
the formalities of military life. But this larrikin lad had a fierce
commitment to his fellow Anzacs. When a lack of stretcher-bearers
gave rise to fears that men would be left to die on the frontline
Simpson decided he could do better alone. He commandeered a donkey
and more than a dozen times each day he and his donkey traversed
Gallipolis most treacherous ground. Each day he shrugged off
warnings of peril, retorting my worries to those concerned.
The man with the donkey continued to ferry hundreds
of wounded and dying to care. But on the morning of May 19th 1915
Simpson fell to Turkish guns. Although never decorated for his valour,
this young man has come to embody the Anzac Spirit. |
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of Gallipoli 2007 Lapel Pin
This quality lapel pin is designed to be worn and would be an outstanding
addition to any collection. Featuring the 1904 Rising Sun hat badge
swinging from a highly polished silver plated disc containing a
cylindrical vial of Gallipoli sand. Packaged in an acrylic display
case. Size: 20 x 23mm. $9.95.
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of Gallipoli 2007 Key Ring
A stylish and functional key ring, featuring two masterfully recreated
iconic images from Gallipoli. On one side is the 1904 Rising Sun
hat badge and on the other is a hand engraved image of Simpson and
his donkey. The key ring is finished in highly polished two-tone
plating, gold and silver, and incorporates authentic sand from Gallipoli
housed in a cylindrical vial that enables the sand to flow freely.
Packaged in an acrylic display case. Size: 40 x 65mm. $15.95.
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Sands
of Gallipoli 2007 Medallion
A beautifully made collectable medallion, featuring two iconic Gallipoli
images. On one side you will find the 1904 Rising Sun hat badge
and on the other is a skilfully hand engraved recreation of Simpson
and his donkey. The design incorporates highly polished two-tone
plating, gold and silver, and authentic sand from Gallipoli housed
in a cylindrical vial that enables the sand to flow freely. Packaged
in an acrylic display case. Size: 55mm. $19.95.
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Sands
of Gallipoli 2007 Limited Editions Medallions Set of Two
The set contains two proof quality double-sided medallions minted
from brass alloy , finished in highly polished gold and silver plate
and housed in plastic coin capsules. The iconic images featured
this year are The Landing and Simpson and his
donkey. The set includes a replica 1904 rising sun hat badge
and a vial of authentic sand from Gallipoli. Packaged in a quality
leather and steel box, 200mm x 90mm high.
Medallion size: 50mm x 4.5mm thick
Each set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Limited mintage guarantee: No more than 10,000 sets will be released.
$98.00.
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