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Framed Print of The Victoria Nyanza Medal for natives who aided Captains Speke and Grant, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Victoria Nyanza Medal for natives who aided Captains Speke and Grant, 1869. A beautifully-executed medal in silver has been struck by Messrs. Wyon, of Regent-street, for the Africans who accompanied Captains Speke and Grant in their journey across Africa. It is designed by Colonel J. A. Grant, and bears on one side a representation of her Majesty [Queen Victoria] as patron of the Royal Geographical Society, and on the reverse a sunset view of the Victoria Nyanza source of the Nile, from an original sketch by him. Each medal has the name of the recipient and One of Speke's Faithfuls inscribed on the rim; and, having a ring attached, may be worn as a pendant from the neck. The Speke and Grant expedition consisted originally of seventy followers, but fifteen only remained faithful to the end, and were sent home safely from Egypt to Zanzibar, where houses and gardens were allotted to them for life. Four having since died, eleven now survive, and will receive this well-earned decoration. These medals, the gift of Colonel Grant, are sent in fulfilment of an old promise to the men, and will be forwarded by him to Dr. Kirk, her Majesty's Consul at Zanzibar, for distribution among these faithful Seedee boys. From Illustrated London News, 1869. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38815674
Alexandrina Victoria Controversial Controversy Empress Of India Exploration Exploring Honour Memento Nile Patronising Queen Victoria River Nile Royal Geographical Society Source Souvenir The Nile
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.7cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
