South Africa Medal (1854)

SKU: 02.GBR.0183/1.101.01

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  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    November 22, 1854
  • makers
    Royal Mint, London
  • remarks
    The medal's obverse was engraved by William Wyon and the reverse was engraved by his son, Leonard Charles Wyon. The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details.

History


The South Africa Medal (1854) was established by General Order on November 22, 1854. The Medal was awarded in commemoration of successful campaigns lead during the Xhosa Wars. It was awarded to Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and enlisted men of the British Army in recognition of participation in the Sixth Frontier War (1834-1836), the Seventh Frontier War (1846-1847), and the Eighth Frontier War (1850-1853). A small number of Marines and members of the Royal Navy who participated in the latter of these campaigns were also recipients of the Medal.

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Versions

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Version

South Africa Medal (1854)

  • Price

    $950-1,150 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA 1853 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

    Royal Mint, London

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a recipient in the British Army. A medal...

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Miniatures

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Miniature

Miniature South Africa Medal (1854)

  • Price

    $130 USD

  • Size

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Remarks

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