Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 8 20 Sep 2017
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Commemorative Medals, Natal, Edward VII, silver coronation medal for Zulu chiefs, plain edge, crowned uniformed bust r., signed 'J and S' on truncation (Joseph and Sons of Port Elizabeth), TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII rev. Royal arms and supporters, badge of two running wildebeests in cartouche below, COLONY OF NATAL JUNE 26TH 1902, 51.5mm. (MYB.305A), suspension loop and ring, blue ribbon, mint strike and rare
The medal was issued to Natal Zulu chiefs in appreciation for their loyalty during the Boer War. Had the Zulus rebelled, as they did in 1906, and joined forces with the Boers, the outcome of the war could have been very different.
The date on the medal is that originally set for the Coronation; it was postponed by the King's illness until August 9. (1000-1250 GBP)
The medal was issued to Natal Zulu chiefs in appreciation for their loyalty during the Boer War. Had the Zulus rebelled, as they did in 1906, and joined forces with the Boers, the outcome of the war could have been very different.
The date on the medal is that originally set for the Coronation; it was postponed by the King's illness until August 9. (1000-1250 GBP)