SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA. Joseph Chamberlain, statesman. 1836-1914. AR Medal (39mm, 30.89 g, 12h). Visit to South Africa. By J.H. Fray. Dually dated 26 December 1902 and 25 February 1903. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, bust right, wearing monocle / Shield and ribbons inscribed TO/ COMMEMORATE/ THE VISIT/ OF THE RT HON/ JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN/ TO/ SOUTH/ AFRICA/ DECE 26 1902 FEB 25 1903; above, clasped hands within wreath; Britannia to left, holding trident and with lion and Union shield behind her; Justice to right, holding sword and scales; all set on coat-of-arms with supporters. Ophthalmologia XI.79 (this medal); Eimer 1876; BHM 3888. Deep cabinet toning. EF. With original case.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Paul Bosco, February 1991.