Commemorative Medals, Education and Sport Medals, University of the Cape of Good Hope, HRH George, Prince of Wales [later George V] appointed Chancellor, specimen medal, silvered-bronze, by Allan Wyon [1901], bust left, rev. arms of the University, 51mm., matt surface, mint state
During a world tour of the Dominions in 1901, the future king was appointed Chancellor and received an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of the Cape of Good Hope. He served as Chancellor from 1901 to 1912, an association that brought the University significant financial benefit. (70-100 GBP)