Great Britain: Boer War Lord Kitchener / Gentleman in Khaki
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Reverse designs after F. Bowcher |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 56; Hern: 130; Laidlaw: 1258;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 19.3 mm | Gilded Bronze | 4.0 gm | $75 |
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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: "LORD KITCHENER"
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Reverse:
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Full figure of a British soldier with rifle at the ready standing on rocky ground, head bandaged and helmet at his feet. To the right: “1899- / 1900”. Legend: “THE (left) GENTLEMAN IN KHAKI (right)".
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Notes:
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Similar to Laidlaw 0648 for Baden-Powell
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