Medal - Rugby Centenary 1870–1970
Features
| Location |
New Zealand
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1970 |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 564786 |
| References | Morel# 1970/3 Leon G. Morel; 1996. Medallic commemoratives of New Zealand: 1865-1940 (2nd edition). Christchurch, New Zealand. |
Obverse
A dynamic rugby scene depicting a "line-out".
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEW ZEALAND RUGBY 1870–1970
Reverse
Two large crossed silver ferns (the iconic emblem of New Zealand) at the base. In the center, a multi-line inscription detailing the historical event.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1970
TO
COMMEMORATE
THE CENTENARY OF
N.Z. RUGBY WHICH
BEGAN WITH THE
NELSON FOOTBALL CLUB
IN 1870
Edge
Plain
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1970 | |||||||||||||||
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