CH classification NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Civil

Faux bronze badge/medal stuck onto a cardboard back (DL size). Cardboard backing contains the words "Queensland disaster hero" as well as background text about the meaning of the medal. It is signed by Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh. Medal and card are in original cellophane packet with adhesive closure.

The series of Queensland cyclones and floods which occurred over the summer of 2010-2011 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of the state. The events which were named by the media as ‘Queensland’s Summer of Disasters’, impacted over 2.5 million people and saw the evacuation of entire towns, power and water being cut off as well as roads, railway lines, buildings, homes and personal property damaged. It also resulted in the tragic death of 35 people and the declaration of 78% of the state as a disaster zone.

Classification: CH classification NUMISMATICS (MEDALS AND OTHER) Badges Civil
Name or title: H49624 Medal - "Queensland Disaster Hero"
Production place: Queensland/Australia
Production date: 2011
History and use: The series of Queensland cyclones and floods which occurred over the summer of 2010-2011 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of the state. The events which were named by the media as ‘Queensland’s Summer of Disasters’, impacted over 2.5 million people and saw the evacuation of entire towns, power and water being cut off as well as roads, railway lines, buildings, homes and personal property damaged. It also resulted in the tragic death of 35 people and the declaration of 78% of the state as a disaster zone.
State / province: Queensland
Country: Australia