Great Britain: Boer War: Queen Victoria's Birthday, Relief of Mafeking / Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking
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Form:
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Circular. Pierced at 12 o’clock for a stick pin.
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By:
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Obverse after L.W. Wyon. Sale, Birmingham |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0282;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 31.4 mm | White Metal | 14.1 gm | $70 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Veiled and diademed head of Queen Victoria, left. Indistinct signature on truncation. Signed: "SALE BIRM" below the truncation. Legend above: "RELIEF OF MAFEKING 18TH. MAY 1900" and below between stops: "QUEEN'S 81ST. BIRTHDAY MAY 24TH. 1900".
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Reverse:
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Bust of Baden-Powell in uniform and hat, front. Legend on a raised band above: "THE HERO OF MAFEKING" and below between stops: "COLNL. BADEN-POWELL".
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Notes:
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The reverse of this medal is the same as the obverse of Laidlaw 0255.
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