Great Britain: Boer War: Gentleman in Kharki, Transvaal War Souvenir
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Form:
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Circular. Brooch pin at back.
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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: 568; Laidlaw: 0426;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 35.0 mm | White Metal | 15.9 gm | $35 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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British soldier standing on ground, front, rifle at the ready, bandaged head. Crossed flag poles below bearing the British Union flag (left) and Royal standard (right). Below: “1899 / 1900”. Legend above: “TRANSVAAL WAR SOUVENIR”.
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Reverse:
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On a pebbled background, a plain rectangle with incused scallop designs above and below. Brooch pin soldered to the centre
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Notes:
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The image of the British soldier is adapted from the drawing by Carlton-Woodville known as the “Gentleman in Kharki”.
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