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2019.64.35.b

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Queen's South Africa Medal

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Artist

George Williams de Saulles ( Aston Manor, 2/4/1862 - 7/21/1903, Chiswick, London, United Kingdom)

Title

Queen's South Africa Medal

Creation Date

1899 - 1902

Century

late 18th-early 19th century

Dimensions

1 7/16 in. (3.6 cm)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, United Kingdom

Medium and Support

silver

Credit Line

Gift from the Collection of Kahlil G. Gibran (1922 - 2008)

Copyright

This artwork may be under copyright. For further information, please consult the Museum’s Copyright Terms and Conditions.

Accession Number

2019.64.35.b

Object Description

Britannia advancing facing right towards a column of marching soldiers, her trident, shield and a palm branch are on the ground behind her; in her left arm she holds a flag and with her right arm extends an laurel wreath towards the marching soldiers, the fleet is at anchor in the background

Language: Latin

Series Description: On the three clasps, inscription reads TRANSVAAL / ORANGE FREE STATE / CAPE COLONY; edge inscription on medal, 5409 Pte. S. MACE. WILTS REGt