
The Natal Native Rebellion Medal 1906 was awarded to members of the military and police forces who served during the suppression of the Bambatha Rebellion in the Colony of Natal, South Africa. The rebellion, led by Chief Bambatha kaMancinza, arose in response to colonial taxation and forced labour policies, resulting in several months of armed conflict.
Awarded to officers and men of the Natal military forces, colonial troops, and local police who participated in operations between February and July 1906. Service requirements included being on active duty within the designated operational area during the period of the uprising.
The silver medal features the crowned effigy of King Edward VII on the obverse with the legend EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR. The reverse depicts a scene of a mounted Natal Carbineer holding a rifle, advancing across open ground, with the inscription NATAL above and the year 1906 below.
The ribbon consists of a central red stripe flanked by black and white stripes on each side, symbolising the conflict and the colonial forces' role in the campaign.
SPECIFICATIONS:If you order your medal unmounted, the medal and ribbon will be supplied as separate components. Miniature medals will be supplied with 15cm of ribbon and full size medals will be supplied with 30cm of ribbon.
The court mounting of medals involves securing medals to a stiff backing board, along with the placement of a brooch fitting on the board. This ensures that the medals remain firmly in place and do not shift or move about while being worn.
It is mandatory for active members of the Australian Defence Force to have their medals court mounted, as it is considered the appropriate method of presenting military honours in a professional and respectful manner. By doing so, the medals are given proper recognition and are displayed in a neat and organized fashion.The swing mounting of medals refers to the attachment of a medal to a ribbon that is allowed to hang freely from a brooch, which in turn is affixed to a uniform or clothing. This mounting style was commonly used for medals from the Boer War up to and including World War II, although there are no fixed guidelines or regulations regarding its use.
Miniature Court Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
Miniature Swing Mounted medals are mounted using the same method as Full size medals, yet they are typically worn to ceremonies were wearing full size medals would be impractical. These medals are commonly worn to all ceremonies that take place after 6 pm such as dinners.
A ribbon bar is a small, rectangular display of ribbons worn on military uniforms to represent various honours and awards earned by the wearer. These ribbons are arranged in a specific order and are attached to a backing, which is then attached to the uniform. Ribbon bars are a compact and convenient way for military personnel to display their achievements and are often used in situations where a full-sized medal or award would be impractical.
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