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Men of Valour Collection - Available April 2010

VC heroes of the Gallipoli Campaign at Anzac Cove
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.


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Sands of Gallipoli 2010 Lapel Pin
Featuring the 1904 Rising Sun Hat Badge finshed in antique brass and incorporating a vial of authentic sand collected from the beaches of Gallipoli. Size: 22mm x 20mm. $9.95.
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Sands of Gallipoli 2010 Key Ring
A stylish and functional key ring bearing the Victoria Cross and the Rising Sun badge. The names of the 10 ANZAC Victoria Cross recipients are inscribed around the rim on both sides of the keyring. The authentic sand from Gallipoli is housed in a cylindrical vial that enables the sand to flow freely.
Size: 40mm. $14.95.
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Sands of Gallipoli 2010 Medallion
A stunning double-sided medallion finished in antique brass. The medallion features the Victoria Cross (VC) on the front and the Rising Sun badge on the reverse. The names of the 10 ANZAC VC recipients from Gallipoli are inscribed around the rim on both sides. A glass vial set into the medallion contains the sand from Gallipoli. Size: 50mm. $19.95.
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Limited Edition Medallions
Awarded for bravery and bearing the simple inscription "FOR VALOUR", the Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award for bravery in the British Empire. The Sands of Gallipoli Limited Edition Medallions feature the 10 ANZAC VC recipients of the Gallipoli campaign. The fronts of the medallions bear portraits of these VC recipients masterfully recreated in highly polished silver and frosted gold plating while the reverse shows the Rising Sun.
A set of five and a set of two limited edition medallions are available. Both come with a vial of genuine sand collected from the beaches of Gallipoli, a replica Victoria cross and a certificate of authenticity. The set of five limited edition medallions also features a replica 1904 Rising Sun hat badge.


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Sands of Gallipoli 2010 Set of Two Limited Edition Medallions
The set of Two Limited Edition Medallions contains the limited edition medallions, a vial of gallipoli sand and replica Victoria Cross packaged in a quality leatherette and steel box. Limited to 5,000 sets, each comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. 200mm wide x 90mm high. $125.00.
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Sands of Gallipoli 2010 Set of Five Limited Edition Medallions
Housed in a timber display case this set features five proof medallions, a replica Victoria Cross and a replica 1904 Rising Sun Hat Badge. Limited to 2,500 sets, each comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. 220mm wide X 295mm high. $225.00.
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