Great Britain: Boer War: Lord Roberts / Naval Gun
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Form:
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Circular, bezel mounted under glass
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By:
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Date:
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1900 (?) |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0941;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 17.4 mm | Gilt | 4.0 gm | $28 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Thickness of bezel 6.5 mm.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Roberts in uniform, slightly left. Legend: "Lord (left) Roberts (right)".
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Reverse:
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Naval gun pointed left, sailor behind.
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Notes:
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The bezel mount has pins extending outwards originally to fit into a spinning mount.
The Naval Brigade used converted ships cannons as field guns in Natal during the Boer War.
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