SA Union: Golden Jubilee City of Johannesburg
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Form:
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Shield-shaped oval with attached loop.
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By:
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Frank Stephens (?) |
Date:
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1936 |
Ref:
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AM2: 234; Laidlaw: 1229;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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42 mm x 24 mm | Gold (9 ct) | 12.4 gm | $2,900 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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In the centre, coat of arms of the city of Johannesburg with ornaments around. Above across: "1886 - 1936". On ribbons round the edge and across: “MALDWYN EDMUND J.P. M.P.C. / TO COMMEMORATE / THE.GOLDEN.JUBILEE.OF.JOHANNESBURG".
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Reverse:
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Blank. Engraved: "Councillor T.P. GRAY., M.P.C." and stamped: "9 CT".
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Notes:
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Presented to Johannesburg City councillors.
Similar to the Johannesburg 1928 medal (Laidlaw 0155) and probably also designed by Frank Stephens.
AM2 234 reports a bronze version of this medal issued to school children.
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