New Zealand: Boer War: “KIA TOA AKE AKE” / Departure of N.Z. Contingents
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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 |
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Ref:
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Hern: 946; Morel: 1899-1900/4; Laidlaw: 0554;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 21.2 mm | Silver | 5.3 gm | $60 | | 21.2 mm | Gilded Bronze | 4.7 gm | $45 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Head and shoulders of a bareheaded uniformed New Zealand soldier wearing two medals, left, epaulette marked: “NZC.”. New Zealand fern fronds bordering on left and right. On a ribbon below in an arc: “KIA.TOA.AKE.AKE.”. At the foot, indistinct markings possibly the maker’s name or a registration number.
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Reverse:
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Across: “TO COMMEMORATE (in an arc) / THE / DEPARTURE / OF THE / N.Z. CONTINGENTS / TO THE / TRANSVAAL / 1899.1900 (in an arc)”.
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Notes:
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“KIA.TOA.AKE.AKE.” in the New Zealand Maori war cry.
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