Cape Colony: Boer War: Royal Visit of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York: Commemorative Sports
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Form:
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Circular with ornate twisted wire loop
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By:
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Alexander Macrae, London |
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Date:
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1901 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0693;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.0 mm | Silver | 23.0 gm | $25 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Conjoined bareheaded busts, left, he in uniform. Legend on a ribbon: “THEIR R.H. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CORNWALL AND YORK.”. Signed: “AM” on the truncation. Stamped with the silver hallmark for Birmingham 1901 and the maker’s mark “AM”.
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Reverse:
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Coat of arms of the Cape Colony with antelope supporters, Hope crest and motto: “SPIES BONA”. Above across: “SPORTS TO COMMEMORATE (in an arc) / THE VISIT / OF THEIR R.H. / THE DUKE AND DUCHESS / OF CORNWALL AND YORK / TO THE CAPE 1901”. Below: “RIFLE(?) COMPETITION”. The remainder of the inscription (presumably the name of the recipient) has been erased on this example.
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Notes:
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The visit to South Africa was part of a world tour of British Colonies to show Royal appreciation for their support during the Boer War.
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