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King's South Africa Medal (1901-02): CM.7118-2007

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An image of King's South Africa Medal (1901-02)
Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Edward VII (1901-10)
Artist: Saulles, George W. de

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Notes

History note: Ex coll. Hugh Kenneth Lapage; bt 20.vi.1975 for £10.50.

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 106 mm
Image(width): 38 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by Surr, Gillian, Mrs

Dating

Production date: intended AD 1902

Note

With clasps for South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902; Lapage's collection book notes this as a fake

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SGT. J. BASTABLE 6.D/G 2766
  • Location: Edge
  • Type: Edge inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.7118-2007
Primary reference Number: 167502
British Battles and Medals (7): 109

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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