South Africa Medal (1880)
SKU: 02.GBR.0192.101.01
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Attributes
History
The South Africa Medal was established by General Order in August 1880. The Medal was awarded to Officers and enlisted men of the British Army and Royal Navy, as well as to other colonial troops, for service in various campaigns in South Africa from 1877-1879.
The Medal could be awarded with clasps that denote service years. The following 7 clasps were officially awarded:
1. "1877"
2. "1877-8"
3. "1877-9"
4. "1877-8-9"
5. "1878"
6. "1878-9"
7. "1879"
The medals were issued named, but many different typefaces were used.
There may be additional versions of the Medal that differ in size.
Versions
$950-1,150 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient or a recipient in t...
$6,250-8,000 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal (with "1877" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON."
$1,500-1,650 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
Silver Medal (with "1877-8" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient. ...
$8,000-10,500 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal (with "1877-9" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON."
$1,500-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal (with "1877-8-9" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recip...
$1,500-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal (with "1878" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient...
$1,500-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal (with "1878-9" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipie...
$1,500-1,750 USD
Silver
Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]
36mm
The Silver Medal (with "1879" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient...
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