SA Union: Transvaal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Award
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1920-1935 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1062;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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50.8 mm | Bronze | 65.4 gm | $30 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Woman in long dress beside horse, both standing on flat ground, left. Two dogs at her feet, bird overhead. Legend on pebbled band: "TRANSVAAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS". Ornamental stop at foot.
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Reverse:
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Laurel wreath tied at the bottom enclosing space for inscription.
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Notes:
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Animal welfare societies have existed in South Africa since 1872. Nothing is known about the society in the Transvaal or for what purpose this medal was made.
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