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badge
Object Type
badge
Museum number
2009,4007.733
Description
Silver and enamel badge with loop.
(whole)
Harpe with image of mythological creature on its top. Spring onions at left and right.
(obverse)
Engraved inscription.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
South African Mint Company
Production date
1952
Production place
Made in:
Centurion
Materials
silver
enamel
Technique
struck
engraved
Dimensions
Height:
50 millimetres
Length:
25 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
musical instrument
vegetable
mythical figure/creature
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Hyun-key Kim Hogarth
Purchased through:
Simmons and Simmons
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Robert Hogarth
Acquisition date
2009
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2009,4007.733