Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Coronation 1902, Natal issue, 51mm, silver, the obverse featuring the crowned bust of King Edward VII facing right, the reverse featuring the Royal Arms of Great Britain with supporters above, and wildebeests of Natal below, the base inscribed ‘Colony of Natal June 26th 1902’, pierced with claw suspension removed, edge bruising and contact marks, therefore fair to fine, rare £80-£100

The Coronation Medal awarded by the Colony of Natal was produced by Joseph & Sons, Port Elizabeth, and was issued in two sizes. The larger medal, 51mm, was awarded to around 200 Native Zulu Chiefs, and the smaller medal, 29mm, was more liberally awarded to local dignitaries.