Cape Colony: Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra: Cape Town Corporation Mission School
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Form:
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Shield-shaped with attached loop
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By:
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T.O. (?) |
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0694;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 26 mm x 41 mm | Silver | 9.6 gm | $18 |
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Edge:
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Plian.
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Obverse:
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Conjoined bareheaded busts of the King and Queen, right, he in uniform, crown above. To the left, reading upwards: “H.M. KING EDWARD VII” and to the right, reading downwards: “H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA”.
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Reverse:
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The coat of arms of Cape Town, crested by helmet, crenelations and anchor crossed with trident, and motto on ribbon below: “SPES . BONA”. Below, across: “CAPETOWN / CORPORATION / SHIELD. 1902 / WON BY / (space for recipient's name)". Diagonally, on the left reading upwards: “PHYSICAL”, and on the right reading downwards: “TRAINING”. On a cut-out ribbon at the top: “MISSION (left) SCHOOL (right)”. Stamped with the marker’s mark: “T.O.” and the Birmingham silver hallmark for 1902-3 (c).
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Notes:
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Nothing is known about the Cape Town Corporation Mission School.
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