Colony of Natal: Cadet Bisley Shooting Award
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Form:
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Ornate circular back-plate with bonded central medallion. Attached loop for a ring
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By:
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Elkington & Co Ltd. Newhall Street, Birmingham |
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Date:
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1907 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1293;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 22.3 mm Across | 9ct Gold | 5.7 gm | $90 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On the central medallion, coat of arm of the Colony of Natal. On the back-plate, on ribbon above: "NATAL CADET BISLEY" and below: "1907".
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Reverse:
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Engraved across: "Bellair School / Won by / Sgt. Mj. FLETCHER / June 1907". Stamped with the London hallmarks for 9 ct gold, the dated letter m (for 1907-8) and the makers mark: E&Co.".
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Notes:
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Bellair School is located in Durban. It is now a primary school only.
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