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Transport Medal 1899-1902
Awarded to G K Wright. 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: "G.K.WRIGHT, IN COMMAND". Bar: "SOUTH AFRICA. 1899-1902". Fitted with a clasp and red ribbon with two blue stripes.
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Object Details
| ID: | MED1751 |
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| 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: | Wright, G K |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 36 mm |