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Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)

Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)
Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)
Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)Netherlands: Boer War: President Steijn Orange Free State / Verwond Maar Niet Verwonnen (20 mm)
Form: Circular, cast. Attached boss through which passes a ring.
By: Begeer of Utrecht, Holland
Date: 1902
Ref:  AM: 128; Hern: 290; Laidlaw: 0055b;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
20.3 mmSilver5.9 gm$80
20.3 mmGilded Bronze5.2 gm$60
20.3 mmBronze5.2 gm$60

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Bare head and shoulders of bearded President Steijn, front. Legend “M.T. STEIJN STAATPRES. VAN DEN ORANJE-VRIJSTAAT”.

Reverse: An injured lion with the tail of an arrow protruding from his breast resting on a rocky promontory, hills and clouds behind. Incused on the rock beneath: “VERWOND MAAR NIET / VERWONNEN (wounded but not defeated)”. Signed: “B.U” on the rocks near the right rim.

Notes: At the suggestion of Marie de Mann, the medal was commissioned by the Dutch Numismatic Society, and produced by Begeer of Holland in honour of President Steijn. The design was taken from a model by A. Achtenhagen. The medal was released for sale on 29th November 1902.