South Africa Medal (1854)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0183/1.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$950-1,150 USD

  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$950-1,150 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Great Britain
  • Makers
    Royal Mint, London
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA 1853 Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
  • Size
    36mm
  • 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 for a recipient in the Royal Navy would be valued at 1,250-1,400, and a medal for a recipient of local forces (levies, burghers, and colonial units) would be valued from 950 and up. A medal for a recipient from the HMS Birkenhead would be valued from 3,500 and up.

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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