SA Union: First World War Peace: Cornelia and Viljoensdrift
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Mappin & Webb |
Date:
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1918 |
Ref:
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AM2: 154; Laidlaw: 1091;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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25.7 mm | Darkened Bronze | 9.4 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On the left laurel branch. On the right Angle, right arm raised holding olive(?) branch, left hand lowered holding wreath. On an ornate scroll in the middle: "PEACE / 11.NOV / 1918". Signed: "M&W" at the foot.
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Reverse:
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Legend above: "TO COMMEMORATE". Across within four stars (southern cross?): "THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-18". Legend below between stops: "CORNELIA & VILJOENSDRIFT"
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Notes:
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Cornelia Colliery is located at Viljoensdrift on the Orange Free State side of the Vaal River 8 km south of Vereeniging. Coal was transported across the river to the Transvaal.
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