Great Britain: Boer War: Miniature: Baden Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Rifles
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop.
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0281a;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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16.8 mm | Silver | 2.1 gm | $30 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Baden-Powell in uniform with hat, front. Legend above: “BADEN POWELL” and below: “HERO . OF . MAFEKING”.
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Reverse:
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Laurel wreath tied at the bottom with crossed bayoneted rifles in front and Queen’s crown above.
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Notes:
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One of a set of six medals:
Laidlaw 0123a: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0123b: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Flags
Laidlaw 0281a: Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0281b: Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Flags
Laidlaw 0399a: Victoria, Roberts & Kitchener / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0399b: Victoria, Roberts & Kitchener / Crossed Flags
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