South Africa Medal (1880)

SKU: 02.GBR.0192.101.01

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  • Silver Medal Obverse
  • Silver Medal Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Great Britain
  • date of institution
    August, 1880
  • remarks
    The obverse was engraved by William Wyon, and the reverse was engraved by his son, Leonard Charles Wyon. The value of the medal is expected to differ according to the recipient. See the version remarks for details. Medals awarded to casualties or escapees of the Battle of Isandhlwana are expected to achieve prices from 17,500 and up. Medals awarded to participants of the Battle of Rorke's Drift are expected to achieve prices from 62,500 and up.

History


The South Africa Medal was established by General Order in August 1880. The Medal was awarded to Officers and enlisted men of the British Army and Royal Navy, as well as to other colonial troops, for service in various campaigns in South Africa from 1877-1879.

The Medal could be awarded with clasps that denote service years. The following 7 clasps were officially awarded:

1. "1877"
2. "1877-8"
3. "1877-9"
4. "1877-8-9"
5. "1878"
6. "1878-9"
7. "1879"

The medals were issued named, but many different typefaces were used.

There may be additional versions of the Medal that differ in size.

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Versions

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Version

South Africa Medal (1880)

  • Price

    $950-1,150 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient or a recipient in t...

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South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1877" clasp)

  • Price

    $6,250-8,000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1877" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON."

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Silver medal 1877 8 obverse
Version

South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1877-8" clasp)

  • Price

    $1,500-1,650 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Silver Medal (with "1877-8" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient. ...

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Version

South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1877-9" clasp)

  • Price

    $8,000-10,500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1877-9" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON."

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Silver medal 1877 8 9 obverse
Version

South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1877-8-9" clasp)

  • Price

    $1,500-1,750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1877-8-9" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recip...

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Version

South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1878" clasp)

  • Price

    $1,500-1,750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1878" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient...

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Silver medal 1878 9 obverse
Version

South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1878-9" clasp)

  • Price

    $1,500-1,750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1878-9" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipie...

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Silver medal 1879 obverse
Version

South Africa Medal (1880) (with "1879" clasp)

  • Price

    $1,500-1,750 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: VICTORIA REGINA Rev: SOUTH AFRICA Rim: [RECIPIENT DETAILS]

  • Size

    36mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Silver Medal (with "1879" clasp) is stamped "W. WYON R.A." and "L.C. WYON." The value given is for a medal of a colonial recipient...

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