Great Britain: Boer Boer British Soldier & Sailor Thanks You Badge
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Form:
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Circular stubby cross with attached loop
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1234;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| ? | Red, While, Blue Enamelled Bronze | | $45 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Crossed rifles, rampant lion above, on blue scroll arched downwards across: "SOUTH AFRICA". On red band around following the design above: "THE BRITISH SOLDIER THANKS YOU" and below: "1900". Design of rose, thistle and shamrock on stubby arms.
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Reverse:
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Against a crossed hatched pattern, crossed enamelled flags, British Union (left) Royal coat of arms (right), fouled anchor in front. In arcs below: "SOUTH AFRICA / 1900 / RD. 353792 (small letters)". On ribbon in blue following the edge: "THE BRITISH SAILOR THANKS YOU".
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Notes:
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