Medal - Formation of the Union of South Africa

Local South Africa
Ano 1910
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver (Other variations contain bronze or other metals)
Peso 14.4 g
Diâmetro 32.2 mm
Espessura
Formato Round with a loop
Técnica
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Plain
Período
Observação
Referência(s) AM2#117; Laidlaw: 0086a
Descrição do anverso 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.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso TO COMMEMORATE THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA 31ST MAY 1910
Descrição do reverso 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.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso TER HERDENKING VAN DE VEREENIGING VAN ZUID AFRIKA
(Translation: TO COMMEMORATE THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA)
Tiragem
ID Numisquare 4536918920
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