South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1877-8" clasp)

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SKU: 02.GBR.0192.101.01.002

Estimated market value:

$1,500-1,650 USD

Estimated market value:

$1,500-1,650 USD

Attributes

Country

Great Britain
Composition

Silver
Inscription

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

36mm
Version Remarks

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. A medal for a recipient in the Army would be valued at 1,500-1,750, and a medal for a recipient in the RN would be valued at 1,650-2,250.

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.

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