Australia: Boer War: Queen Victoria / “Success to 1st Australian Imperial Contingent”
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Form:
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Circular. Pierced at 12 o’clock.
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By:
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Stokes of Melbourne |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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Hern: 688; Carlisle: 1899-00/16; Laidlaw: 0254;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 23 mm | Silver | | $75 | | 22.7 mm | Gilded Bronze | 5.3 gm | $50 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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In the centre within a circular frame crowned at the top, diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria, left, against a background of two crossed standards bearing Australian flag (left) and the Royal arms (right). In arcs below: “BRITISH / TRANSVAAL WAR / 1899-1900”.
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Reverse:
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In the centre, within a circular band, Saint George slaying the dragon seen on British sovereigns and: "1900" below truncation. This is superimposed on the cross of St George with stars on each arm. Within an outer decoration of laurel leaves, the legend: “SUCCESS TO 1ST AUST. IMPERIAL CONTINGENT”, divided into four parts by the arms of the cross.
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Notes:
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