SA Union: Federated Caledonian Societies Royal Scottish Gathering
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Form:
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Ornate oval-like. Ring to ribbon. Uniface.
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By:
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Date:
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1370;
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Variations:
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| 34.3 mm x 25.2 mm | Darkened Bronze with enamel | 19.5 gm | $5 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Ornate laurel wreath border. Blue enamel arc above: "ROYAL SCOTTISH GATHERING" and below: "FED CALEDONIAN SOC. OF S.A". In the middle against a background of thistle wreath, Scottish saltire with round shield in front.
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Reverse:
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Blank
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Notes:
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The Federated Caledonian Society of South Africa was formed in 1918 to consolidate the activities of regional Scottish associations throughout the country.
Scottish gathering are held annually in South Africa. The first Royal gathering was held in 1932. The title "Royal" was discontinued in 1960 when South Africa became a republic.
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