SA Union: British Empire Exhibition: South Africa
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Form:
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Circular with attached lug for a link ring to a wire pin hanger
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By:
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Date:
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1924 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0610;
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Variations:
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| 32.5 mm | Bronze | 11.9 mm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Springbok leaping to the left against a background of two South African scenes. Above, the Natal Drakensberg Mountains. Below, an ocean liner in Table Bay with Cape Town and Table Mountain behind. Motto on a ribbon below: “EENDRACHT-UNITY”. Legend on band above: “BRITISH.EMPIRE.EXHIBITION.” and below: “*SOUTH.AFRICA*1924”
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Reverse:
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Blank. This medal stamped: "1628".
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Notes:
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South Africa had a pavilion at the exhibition in Cape-Dutch style housing displays of agriculture, industry mining and stuffed as well as live animals. Meals were served on four coaches provided by the South African Railways. This medal was probably an exhibitor’s badge.
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