Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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(1879) South Africa medal. Silver, 36 mm. MY-127, BBM-83. Edge mount with scroll bar suspension. About Uncirculated.
C. WILLIAMS, DOM: 2CL: H.M.S. "TAMAR" engraved on the edge. Boldly reflective and extremely choice sharpness, with exceptional cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirror field. Somewhat hairlined and untoned.
C. WILLIAMS, DOM: 2CL: H.M.S. "TAMAR" engraved on the edge. Boldly reflective and extremely choice sharpness, with exceptional cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirror field. Somewhat hairlined and untoned.
The HMS Tamar arrived in port at Durban on March 10, 1879. During its time along the coast of South Africa during the Zulu War, it transported elements of the 21st Regiment and the 1/24th.
Offered with a modern ribbon. To view all items from the Gem Collection, click here.
From the Gem Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $800