Medal - Joseph Chamberlain Visit to South Africa, bronze

€2.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1903
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter51 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeJoseph Fray
Reference(s) BHM#3888 , Eimer#1876 , Fearon#354.2 , AM2#99 Medals, Laidlaw#0018
Obverse descriptionFull face bust of Joseph Chamberlain with monocle in morning dress with orchid in buttonhole.
Obverse letteringTHE RIGHT HON. J. CHAMBERLAIN. M.P.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionStanding to the right, Peace clasping a dove to her shoulder and with her right arm raised in blessing. Behind, a radiant the sun, inscribed: “UNITY” in an arc above, over the sea on which a ship is steaming. On the left, a ribbon: “GOOD HOPE”. Below, an ornamental cartouche bearing a incused inscription.
Reverse letteringSOUTH AFRICA 1903 I GO TO S.AFRICA // WITH THE MOST // EARNEST DESIRE // TO BRING TOGETHER THE PEOPLE // INTO ONE GREAT // AFRICAN NATION // UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1903  - -
Catalog ID1228935110
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