SA Union: First World War Modder "B" Gold Mine Welcome Home Badge
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Form:
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Circular with attached button-hole fitting
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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: 1362;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 25.9 mm | Copper-Nickel & Copper | 9.3 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Shield showing the site plan of Modder "B" Gold Mine against a pebbled background. Soldier (left) and sailor (right) front and head turned to face each other. Ornamental ground below. Above, sword piercing: "RS", pebbled line below. Legend above: "WELCOME HOME", in the middle between star stops: "1914 (left) 1919 (right)" and at the bottom: "MODDER B (within quotes)".
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Reverse:
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Blank. Copper button-hole attachment.
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Notes:
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Modder "B" was a gold mine near Benoni in the Transvaal.
The theme of the badge is the same as the Johannesburg Peace medals (0025a and 0025b)
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