Great Britain: Boer War: Roberts / British Union Flag Hoisted
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Form:
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Circular metal shell over cardboard pierced at 12 o'clock.
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 58 (obv); Hern: 134 (obv); Laidlaw: 0239b;
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Variations:
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| 38 mm | White Metal Sheet | | $80 |
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Edge:
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Upright reeded.
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Obverse:
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Within a half laurel wreath tied at the bottom, bareheaded bust of Roberts in uniform, front. Legend above: “LORD ROBERTS".
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Reverse:
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The British Union flag on a pole flying right. Across on the left: “HOISTED / AT” and below: “BLOEMFONTEIN MARCH 13. / JOHANNESBURG MAY 31. / PRETORIA JUNE 5. / 1900.”.
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Notes:
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