SA Union: South African Amateur Swimming Union Award
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop for a ring.
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By:
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Date:
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1928-29 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0179;
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Variations:
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| 32.0 mm | Darkened Yellow Bronze | 15.9 gm | $6 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Coat of arms of South Africa with antelope supporters, lion crest and motto: EX.UNITATE.VIRES". Legend: "SOUTH AFRICAN AMATEUR SWIMMING UNION", stop at the foot.
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Reverse:
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Across: "WON BY / TIME" with space for engraving. Legend: "SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP", stop at the foot.
This medal engraved: "LADIES TEAMS RACE / M. BROWN / 1928-29".
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Notes:
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The Boer War had just started when the South African Swimming Union was formed on 20 October 1899. The organization managed competitive swimming, water polo and lifesaving in South Africa until 1991 when it was replaced by a new organisation, Swimming South Africa.
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