Transport Medal 1899-1902

Obverse: Bust of King Edward VII in naval uniform with order and medals. Legend: "EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR". Reverse: Starboard bow view of transport under steam, above partial map of the world including Europe, most of Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. Legend: "OB PATRIAM MILITIBUS PER MARE TRANSVECTIS ADJUTAM". Inscription on edge: "W. LIGHTFOOT". Bar: "SOUTH AFRICA. 1899-1902". Fitted with a clasp and red ribbon with two blue stripes.

Object Details

ID: MED0390
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Saulles, George William de
Events: Second Boer War, 1889-1902
Date made: 1903
People: VII, King Edward; Lightfoot, Wfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36mm