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Germany: Boer War: S.J. Paul Kruger / Dem Besten Schützen

Germany: Boer War: S.J. Paul Kruger / Dem Besten SchützenGermany: Boer War: S.J. Paul Kruger / Dem Besten Schützen
Form: Circular with attached loop
By: German made.
Date: 1900 ?
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0757c;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
27 mmWhite Metal6.9 gm$35

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of Paul Kruger, front and turned slightly left. Legend: "S.J. PAUL KRÜGER", floral stops before and after.

Reverse: Within a beaded border round the rim, oak wreath tied at the bottom containing across: “DEM / BESTEN / SCHÜTZEN (the best protection)”.

Notes: Probably a shooting medal. Three similar medals were made:
General Cronye / Dem Besten Schützen
S.J. Paul Kruger / General Cronye
S.J. Paul Kruger / Dem Besten Schützen