RSA (Pre-1994): National Philatelic Exhibition, DURSA '83 Award
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Form:
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Circular Back-plate with attached emblems
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By:
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Date:
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1993 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1368;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 37.0 mm | Bronze and Brass | 20.1 gm | $8 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On Bronze back-plate, laurel wreath surrounding attached brass emblems. Lower emblem: Zulu shield and crossed spears. Upper emblem: First Natal Shilling postage stamp.
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Reverse:
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Legend above: "DURSA" and below: "19.13 AUG 83". Centre blank for engraving. The medal not engraved.
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Notes:
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DURSA '83 with the name given to the National Philatelic Exhibition held in Durban 9-13 August 1983. It was open by Mayor Sibyl Holtz and held of the the Pavilion Centre on Durban's Marine Parade.
Prize medals were awarded in various metals: gold x 12, silver-gilt x 25, silver x 49; silvered bronze x 33 and bronze (this medal) x 33
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