Cape Copper Company Medal for the Defence of O'okiep

SKU: 02.ZAF.0382.101.01

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  • country
    South Africa
  • date of institution
    1902

History


This medal was conferred upon members of the O'okiep Garrison in recognition of the defence of the town of O'okiep during the Siege of O'okiep (April 4, 1902 to May 4, 1902).

This is a private campaign medal instituted by the Cape Copper Company Limited in 1902. There were approximately 18 silver medals awarded.

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Cape Copper Company Medal for the Defence of O'okiep

  • Price

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1888 THE CAPE COPPER COMPANY LIMITED Rev: PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE GARRISON OF OOKIEP IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GALLANT DEFENCE OF THE TOWN UNDER LT. COL. SHELTON. D.S.O. AGAINST A GREATLY SUPERIOR FORCE OF BOERS APRIL 4TH TO MAY 4TH 1902

  • Size

    36.5mm

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Cape Copper Company Medal for the Defence of O'okiep

  • Price

    $398 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1888 THE CAPE COPPER COMPANY LIMITED Rev: PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE GARRISON OF OOKIEP IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GALLANT DEFENCE OF THE TOWN UNDER LT. COL. SHELTON. D.S.O. AGAINST A GREATLY SUPERIOR FORCE OF BOERS APRIL 4TH TO MAY 4TH 1902

  • Size

    36.5mm

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  • Version Remarks

    Approximately 537 bronze medals awarded.

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