RSA (Pre-1994): Witwatersrand Agricultural Society / Rand Show 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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1991 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1226;
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Variations:
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| 38.5 mm | Gilt | 20.1 gm | $10 | | 38.5 mm | Bronze | 29.3 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Coat of arms. Legend: "WITWATERSRAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY".
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Reverse:
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Wreath with: "AWARDED / TO" at the top enclosing space for engraving. This gilt medal: "RUNNER-UP TO / SUPREME DAIRY ANIMAL / RAND SHOW / 1991". This bronze medal: "SENIOR CHAMPION / FRIESLAND COW / RAND SHOW / 1991".
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Notes:
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The Witwatersrand Agricultural Society was instituted 1894 and the fledgling ‘Rand Show’ was opened by Paul Kruger the following year. The shows ceased during the Boer War but recommenced in 1907 with showgrounds in Milner Park. This was the venue for the Rand Show until 1984. The Rand Show continues to be held annually during the Easter holidays. The venue has changed and the nature of the exhibition has become oriented towards family entertainment.
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