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Medal Visit to Netherlands
| Location | South African Republic |
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| Year | 1884 |
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| Reference(s) | AM#1 , Hern#6 |
| Obverse description | Central field features two heraldic shields placed side by side above a landscape with a rising sun: the left shield bears the Dutch royal arms surmounted by a crown with the motto JE MAINTIENDRAI on a ribbon, while the right shield displays the arms of the South African Republic (Transvaal) with an eagle displayed above and the motto EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT. Flags and a spear are arranged between the shields. The circumferential legend reads UIT EENEN STAM at the top and GOD ZIJ MET HEN at the bottom, separated by ornamental rosettes. |
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| Reverse description | Plain field bearing a multi-line inscription in bold relief occupying the central area, with the date 1884 below. At the bottom of the field, a small device of clasped hands in relief symbolises friendship, beneath which the engraver's signature C.J. BEGEER EDIT. appears in small letters near the rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | DE TRANSVAALSCHE DEPUTATIE BEZOEKT NEDERLAND 1884 |
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