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Award Grey Institute

Location Cape of Good Hope (South Africa (pre-Union))
Year 1868
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Period 19th century
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Obverse description Central field displays the armorial shield of the Grey Institute, featuring a rampant lion, surmounted by a helm and crest, with the motto TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO arranged around the shield. The surrounding legend reads GREY INSTITUTE · PORT ELIZABETH · CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, separated by raised dots.
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Reverse description Plain field bearing entirely engraved text in multiple lines: the date 1868, recipient name HARRY JOHNSON, and the award inscription in Latin. The legend PRAEMIUM BIENNALE curves along the upper border.
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