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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: "SPECIMEN". Bars: "SOUTH AFRICA. 1899-1902" "CHINA 1900". Fitted with a clasp and red ribbon with two blue stripes. Specimen submitted by Lord Selborne to King Edward VII.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0391 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Saulles, George William de |
| Date made: | 1903 |
| People: | VII, King Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 36 mm |