Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 8 20 Sep 2017
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Commemorative Medals, Agricultural and Exhibition Medals, The Grey Institute, Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, Gold Award Medal, 1868, named to HARRY JOHNSON, arms and motto of Grey, rev. PRAEMIUM BIENNALE – PUERO OPTIME MERITO CONDISCIOULORUM, 36mm.; 23.67gms, good very fine
Sir George Grey, played a leading role in the establishment of educational institutes throughout the colony during his tenure as Governor of the Cape from 1854-61. The dates exclude the medal being awarded to Sir Henry "Harry" Hamilton Johnston (1858–1927), who had yet to set foot in the continent. (400-600 GBP)
Sir George Grey, played a leading role in the establishment of educational institutes throughout the colony during his tenure as Governor of the Cape from 1854-61. The dates exclude the medal being awarded to Sir Henry "Harry" Hamilton Johnston (1858–1927), who had yet to set foot in the continent. (400-600 GBP)