SA Union: Centenary of the Town of Robertson / Dutch Reformed Church
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Form:
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Circular with attached lug holed for safety-pin hanger
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By:
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Date:
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1853 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0525;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 25.5 mm | Bronze | 8.0 gm | $6 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Coat of arms of Robertson with crown crest and horse (left) and ostrich (right) supporters. On a ribbon below, the motto: “BOUTEZ EN AVANT”. Legend above: “1853-1953” and below: “ROBERTSON”.
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Reverse:
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Front view of church with spire. Legend above: “N.G. KERK ROBERTSON”.
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Notes:
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Robertson is a town in the Western Cape Province. It was founded in 1853 and named after the Scottish Dutch Reformed Church Minister, Dr William Robertson.
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