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Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal: CM.M.129-R

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Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal

Maker(s)

Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Engraver: Boehm, Josef Edgar
Mint: Royal Mint
Production place: London

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Description

Awarded to those who took part in the putting down of the Transkei, Basutoland, and Bechuanaland rebellions. There are three clasps inscribed with "TRANSKEI", "BASUTOLAND", and "BECHUANALAND".

Notes

History note: Possibly given by the Royal Mint as examples of Military medals.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by unknown

Dating

1900 -

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter (min) 36 mm Diameter 36 mm Weight 43.65 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Jubilee bust of Queen Victoria.

  • Text: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATIX
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The arms of Cape Colony.

  • Text: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.129-R
Primary reference Number: 226914

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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