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Prize medal, S. A. Training Ship General Botha
Obverse: Bust of King George V, crowned in a robe with collar and order. Reverse: the arms of South Africa above an inscribed tablet and hung upon a wreath of protea (L) laurel (above) and oak (R) tied with a bow below. Legend: "HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL". Inscription on tablet: "TRAINING SHIP GENERAL BOTHA". Inscription on edge: "P.B.SCHONFELDT. S.C.C.". (This medal was presented annually to the best boy in the ship, which was in use in Table Bay 1922-1947).
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0320 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Prize medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | General Botha fl.1924 (Training Ship) |
| Date made: | circa 1921-1936; ca.1924 |
| People: | King George V; Schonfeldt, P. B. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | 44 mm |