Form: |
Circular |
By: |
E. Naylor / South African Mint |
Date: |
1945 |
Ref: |
AM2: 271; Laidlaw: 0192; |
Variations: |
Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
32.1 mm |
Silver |
16.8 gm |
$22 |
32.0 mm |
Bronze |
15.2 gm |
$10 |
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Edge: |
Plain.
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Obverse: |
Coat of arms of the Union of South Africa with motto: "EX UNITATE VIRES". Below right: "S.A.M.". On a raised band, legend on left: "UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA" and on the right between stops: "UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA".
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Reverse: |
Within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom with a ribbon, dove in flight to the left with olive branch in beak. Below, staggered on two lines: “1939 / 1945”. The silver medal stamped: “.925” at the foot. |