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Medal - 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the 1820 Settlers
| Location | South Africa |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ON APRIL 10, 1820, THE FIRST of 4000 BRITISH SETTLERS SET FOOT ON SHORE AT ALGOA BAY THESE PEOPLE PLAYED A VITAL PART IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN AFRICA” |
| Reverse description | The dates '1820' and '1970' appear in large raised numerals at the top and bottom of the field respectively, each separated from the central legend by a row of botanical emblems in relief. The upper row features a rose (England), protea, thistle (Scotland), and strelitzia; the lower row features a shamrock (Ireland), aloe, two leeks (Wales), and two arum lilies. The central field bears a two-line inscription, with the designer's initials 'T.S.' below the lower floral row. |
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