Cape Copper Company Medal for the Defence of O'okiep

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SKU: 02.ZAF.0382.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$398 USD

Estimated market value:

$398 USD

Attributes

Country

South Africa
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Obv: 1888 THE CAPE COPPER COMPANY LIMITED Rev: PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE GARRISON OF OOKIEP IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GALLANT DEFENCE OF THE TOWN UNDER LT. COL. SHELTON. D.S.O. AGAINST A GREATLY SUPERIOR FORCE OF BOERS APRIL 4TH TO MAY 4TH 1902
Size

36.5mm
Version Remarks

Approximately 537 bronze medals awarded.

History

This medal was conferred upon members of the O'okiep Garrison in recognition of the defence of the town of O'okiep during the Siege of O'okiep (April 4, 1902 to May 4, 1902).

This is a private campaign medal instituted by the Cape Copper Company Limited in 1902. There were approximately 18 silver medals awarded.

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