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Medal - Transkei Independence
| Location | Transkei (South Africa) |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Shape | Round (Sometimes has suspension hole at 12 o`clock) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the coat of arms of the Republic of Transkei in low relief at centre, featuring a shield with chevron design incorporating crossed spears, a cogwheel, and a bull's head, flanked by two leopard supporters rearing on either side. The crest above the shield consists of antlers surmounted by a wicker basket. A scroll at the base bears the legend IMBUMBA YAMANYAMA. |
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| Obverse lettering | IMBUMBA YAMANYAMA (Translation: Unity is strength.) |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a plain field with the independence date 26 · 10 · 1976 inscribed in the centre, surrounded by the circular legend UZIMELE WASE TRANSKEI reading around the rim. A suspension hole is pierced at 12 o'clock. |
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