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The 1896 medal Queen Victoria gave to Ghanaian soldiers who fought in a war

Decorating servicemen and women with honours have long been a tradition of colonial and post-colonial regimes. These specially made medallions are usually embossed with seals, images, and dates to depict the very occasion for which they are given to the brave men and women who earn the right to be …

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South Africa ex-President’s Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

The Nobel Peace Prize medal of South Africa’s former President, FW de Klerk was stolen from his home in April, his foundation has confirmed to the BBC. It did not give further details, but local media reported it was taken during a robbery at his Cape Town home. Mr De …

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