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(1899 - 1900) City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa - CIV MEDAL
LARGE BRONZE MEDAL
Hern's No. 178 Price: In Case - R8 000-00, Single - R6 000-00
Obverse: Seated female figure with sword, presenting the freedom of the city to a uniformed man in the City Imperial Volunteers.
Reverse: In the centre on a hill guarded by two guns, the Union Flag and C.I.V. Flag flying from a staff.
Occasion: from the letter from Col. Sir Edward Ward, Under Secretary for war, to the Lord Mayor of London explains the origin of the medal: "My Lord, I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acquaint you that on recommendation of Field- Marshal Earl Roberts, Commander in Chief, His Majesty the King has graciously pleased to approve of the offer of a South African Medal for the acceptance of the Court of Common Council and each of the City Companies in commemoration of the spontaneous and patriotic liberality shown by the Council and the Companies in assisting to raise and equip the City of London Imperial Volunteers for active service in South Africa.
MINTAGE: UNKNOWN
SIZE: 76MM, METAL: BRONZE - IN LOVELY CONDITION
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