SA Union: South African College Award
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Form:
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Circular.
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By:
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Pinches, London |
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Date:
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1912 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0265a;
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Variations:
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| 41.3 mm | Bronze | 35.3 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a circle of dots, a shield surmounted by a view of Table Mountain and flanked by palm fronds. On the shield, an anchor against a horizontal lined background with a book: "SPIES BONA" in front. Above that a crown and a lamp against a hatched background. On a ribbon below: FOUNDED 1829". Signed: "PINCHES LONDON" at the bottom. Legend, on a roughened band: "SOUTH . AFRICAN . COLLEGE" with an ornament at the foot.
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Reverse:
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Blank on which details of the recipient are engraved. This medal: "JOUNIOR B.A. / BOTANY. / MARJORIE BEVERLEY. / MCMXII."
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Notes:
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The South African College was founded in 1829 as a high school for boys. The College developed into a fully fledged university during the period 1880 to 1900. In 1918 the College separated into the South African College Schools and the University of Cape Town.
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