United States: Boer War: Kitchener by FH Noble & Co. of Chicago
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Form:
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Upright oval with large loop attached.
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By:
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F.H. Noble & Co. of Chicago |
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Date:
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1901 (?) |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0091;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 48.5 mm (inc loop) x 31.0 mm | Bronze | 13.7 gm | $60 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Kitchener in uniform, front. Legend: “FEARLESS, NOBLE, BRAVE AND TRUE”
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Reverse:
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Incuse of obverse design. In an arc above: “BRITAIN’S NOBLE SON” and below: “KITCHENER”. Around the rim at the foot: “F.H. NOBLE & CO. (left) CHICAGO (right)”.
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Notes:
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Founded by Franklin Noble, F.H. Noble & Co was a manufacturer of metal badges and trophies, located at 559 W 59th, Chicago, IL.
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