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South Africa campaign medal

William Wyon, 1879

Obverse: diademed head of Queen Victoria and the legend 'VICTORIA REGINA'. Reverse: A lion representing Africa depicted crouching in a token of submission in front of a Protea bush, above the words 'SOUTH AFRICA', below a Zulu shield and four crossed assegais. Orange yellow ribbon with two wide and two narrow dark blue stripes. Often referred to as the Zulu War Medal it was awarded for operations against various tribes between September 1877 and December 1879. Purchased by the Art Fund with the assistance of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

South Africa campaign medal, 1879

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Silver & ribbon

Dimensions

Diameter 3.6 cm

Grant

1470

Total cost

1470

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