Award - Rhodes Challenge Trophy

Location	Cape of Good Hope (South Africa (pre-Union))
Year	1907
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Composition	Silver (.925)
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Obverse description	The arms of Cape Colony in high relief at centre, supported by two rearing horses, with a female figure standing atop the shield and an anchor behind. A scrolled ribbon below bears the motto SPES BONA. The legend CAPE COLONY NATIONAL RIFLE and ASSOCIATION is displayed on flanking ribbons encircling the field, with EASTERN BRANCH inscribed below the arms. The maker's name VAUGHTON BIRM appears in small letters at the base.
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Reverse description	The field features crossed laurel and palm branches in relief, with three scroll ribbons bearing the legend THE RHODES CHALLENGE TROPHY. The central area is engraved with award details including initials and the year 1908. The maker's mark VAUGHTON BIRM appears at the base, with hallmarks visible at the lower right.
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