Medal - Douglas Mawson (Australian Academy of Science) ND

Reverse

Australian Academy of Science award with their coat of arms depicting a kangaroo, swan and dog each with crown around their neck. The shield depicts the Shine Dome building, the crux, and a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

Designer: Stuart Devlin

Comment

The Mawson Medal and Lecture recognise research in the Earth sciences and honours the contribution to science in Australia by Sir Douglas Mawson FAA FRS, geologist and Antarctic explorer. The medal is made by The Royal Australian Mint, Canberra and was designed by Dr Stuart Devlin AO CMG.