SA Union: South African Poultry Association Exhibitor's Award
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Form:
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Circular.
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By:
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J. Moore |
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Date:
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1910-1930 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1074;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.3 mm | Copper-Bronze | 21.8 gm | $12 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Scene of different varieties of poultry in field, pond on right, dovecote behind. In the distance, hills and trees, birds in flight above. Signed in the exergue: "J. MOORE".
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Reverse:
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Legend: "THE SOUTH AFRICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION", ornament at the foot, enclosing space for engraving. This medal: "FOR BEST / BARRED / PLYMOUTH ROCK / MRS. HENDERSON".
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Notes:
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The South African Poultry Association was established in 1904 in Kimberley to support poultry farming and to promote poultry shows.
The Barred Plymouth Rock is a breed of domestic chicken with characteristic dark and white narrow bands.
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