Medal - Formation of the Union of South Africa
| Lieu | South Africa |
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| Année | 1910 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (Other variations contain bronze or other metals) |
| Poids | 14.4 g |
| Diamètre | 32.2 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round with a loop |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Période | |
| Notice | |
| Référence(s) | AM2#117; Laidlaw: 0086a |
| Description de l’avers | Winged Mercury over the sea, holding a wreath in his right hand while his left arm cradles a cornucopia spreading bounty over the shoreline of South Africa at the foot. Behind, a radiant sun and, to the left, a sailing ship. |
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| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | TO COMMEMORATE THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA 31ST MAY 1910 |
| Description du revers | Crown surrounded by four circular cameos containing the coats of arms of the territories comprising the union, each identified by a ribbon: “CAPE COLONY”, “NATAL”, “ORANGE FREE STATE”, and “TRANSVAAL”. Across, and divided by the arms of the Cape Colony: “31 MAI (left) 1910 (right)”. Legend, separated from the design by a circle of rope tied at the foot. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
TER HERDENKING VAN DE VEREENIGING VAN ZUID AFRIKA (Translation: TO COMMEMORATE THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA) |
| Tirage | |
| ID Numisquare | 4536918920 |
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