RSA (Pre-1994): Frans Putterie Commemorative Pigeon Racing 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: 1305;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 51.2 mm | Copper | 42.7 gm | $8 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Puttiere half left dividing dates: "1940 (left) 1990 (right)". Legend above: "HERDENKING.50.COMMEMORATION". and below: "FRANS PUTTERIE / . 1889-1958 ."
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Reverse:
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Pigeon, left. Legend above: "PUTTERIES" amd below: "BEROEMDE . Nr II . FAMOUS". Engraved right: "BB.P.H."; upper left diagonally: "H.J. STRYDOM"; left: "1991"; bottom left: "D.&D. R.P.F.".
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Notes:
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Adrianus Franciscus (Frans) Putterie (1880-1958) was a Belgian born South African pigeon breeder. The first of the Puttierie breed was hatched in October 1940.
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