SA Union: Cape Town Afrikaans Eisteddfod Award
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Form:
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Circular, Proof-like.
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By:
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Royal Mint, Pretoria |
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Date:
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1940 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1265;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.1 mm | Silver | 27.7 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Representation of Hope: Lightly draped figure of young woman, front, right had supporting anchor, left had resting on rock. Legend: "KAAPSTAD . DIE . AFRIKAANSE . EISTEDDFOD ."
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Reverse:
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Engraved Across" "VOORDRAG / MEJ. M. DEVILLIERS / 1940".
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Notes:
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The Cape Town Eisteddfod was established in 1903 for the promotion arts and culture in the city.
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