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Medal - George VI Royal Visit
| Location | South Africa |
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| Year | 1947 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined crowned busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in left-facing profile, in high relief, with the King in the foreground. The surrounding raised band bears the bilingual legend above and below: "ROYAL VISIT" above and "KONINKLIKE BESOEK" below, separated by raised stops. The designer's initials "P.M." appear at the base of the King's shoulder. |
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| Reverse description | The South African coat of arms in high relief occupies the central field, with a lion and springbok as supporters. The date "1947" appears in the lower field below the arms, with the South African Mint mark "S.A.M." to the lower right. The surrounding raised band bears the bilingual legend: "UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA" to the left and "UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA" to the right, separated by raised stops. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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