Cape Colony: Society of the Promotion of Agriculture, Horticulture and Colonial Industries Award
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1889 & 1990 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1259;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 38.2 mm | Silver | 33.0 gm | $55 | | 38.2 mm | Copper-Bronze | 25.4 gm | $35 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Hope standing on farm land, front, arms extended downwards holding spilling cornucopia (left) foul anchor (right). Wheat sheath and rake on left, hills in the distance.
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Reverse:
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Within laurel wreath tied with ribbon at bottom; "AWARDED TO (in an arc) / (space for engraving) / FOR / (space for engraving)". Legend outside wreath: "SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE HORTICULTURE & COLONIAL INDUSTRIES". Star at the foot.
This silver medal engraved: "P.A. / MYBURGH / COL. / BRANDY / FEB. 1989".
This bronze medal engraved: "P.A. MYBURGH / SHERRY / OCT 1890".
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Notes:
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