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Chamberlain’s Visit to South Africa, 1902
Ref: Hern 570; Laidlaw 0231.
Silver. Deeply toned. 39.10 mm diam., 29.00 grams.

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Visit of Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York, 1901 (Cape Town)
Ref: AM2 63; Laidlaw 0022a.
White metal. 32.32 mm diam., 17.54 grams.

Fitted with original ribbon and gilt lion top brooch suspender.

Similar medallions were also issued for Rondebosch, Wynberg, and Kalk Bay & Muizenberg.

Silver strikings were issued to elected councillors of these municipalities.

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Peace, Cape Town, 1900.
Ref: AM 25; Hern 64; Laidlaw 0274.
Silver. 32.86 mm diam., 18.78 grams. Fitted with original ribbon and silver to brooch suspender.

In anticipation of the early cessation of hostilities after the fall of Pretoria silver medallions were presented to dignitaries whereas white metal examples were issued to school children. The war of course continued for a further two years.

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Peace, Cape Town, 1900.
Ref: Hern 66; Laidlaw 0276c.
White metal. A few rim bruises and nicks. 39.98 mm diam., 20 grams.

Another premature celebration of Peace medal.

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“Majuba Wiped Out”, 1900
Ref: AM 29; Hern 74; Laidlaw 0489.
Silver and enamel (blue, white and red). Missing loop. 17.25 mm diam., 2.19 grams.
Hallmark: Chester.

Issued after the British entered Pretoria restoring British pride after the Majuba Battle during the First Anglo Boer War of 1881 where the Boer Force heavily defeated the British.

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Transvaal Souvenir, 1900
Ref: Hern 568; Laidlaw 0426.
White metal. Uniface. Fitted with brooch pin on obverse. 34.95 mm diam., 15.36 grams.