SA Union: First World War Peace: Harding, Natal
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Form:
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Circular. Holed at 12 o'clock.for a ring
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By:
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Date:
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1919 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1307;
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Variations:
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| 35.3 mm | White Metal | 14.2 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Within laurel wreath tied at the foot on a band around, a dove flying right over sea with radiant sun on horizon. In an arc above: "PEACE".
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Reverse:
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Across: "HARDING LOCAL BOARD (in an arc) / (Semicircular ornament) / C.M. ETHERIDGE / CHAIRMAN / (Line) / 1919".
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Notes:
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Harding is a small town in the far south of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Harding was established as a military outpost following the British annexation of East Griqualand in 1874 and named after Sir Walter Harding.
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