medal
- Museum number
- 2016,4072.1
- Title
- Object: British Empire Medal
- Description
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Struck silver medal, the British Empire Medal, in box. (whole)
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Bust of King Edward VII right, crowned, within wreath; to left, draped blindfolded female figure with scales, representing Justice; to right, blacksmith representing Industry; above, female figure representing Peace, holding dove; below, Union shield; in background, Houses of Parliament and views of Bloemfontein and Pretoria.
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Earl Roberts on horseback left, facing front, holding baton; to right, allegorical figures of Fame and Victory, who places a wreath on his head; in background, soldiers and mountain range.
- Production date
- 1901
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 100 millimetres
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Weight: 323.22 grammes
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- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2009
- Department
- Coins and Medals
- Registration number
- 2016,4072.1
