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Medal - Republic of South Africa Tenth Anniversary
| Location | South Africa |
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| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The coat of arms of the Republic of South Africa in high relief occupies the central field, depicting the shield with supporters, motto ribbon bearing "EX UNITATE VIRES", and crest. The dates "1961" and "1971" flank the arms vertically on the left and right respectively, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Republic. The initials "TS" appear as the designer's signature in the lower right field. |
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| Reverse description | A stylised figure of a man strides upward atop a large curling wave rendered in bold relief, conveying a sense of dynamic progress. The legend "GROEI – GROWTH" is inscribed in an arc along the upper field, with the designer's initials "CLS" signed above the wave. |
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| Reverse lettering | GROEI - GROWTH CLS |
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