Great Britain: Boer War: Lord Roberts / Fame
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Form:
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Circular. The smaller medal has an attached loop.
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By:
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The Mint, Birmingham, Ltd. / Emil Fuchs |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 60; Hern: 142; BHM: 3670; Laidlaw: 0019;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 31.5 mm | Silver | 17.5 gm | $150 | | 31.5 mm | Bronze | 16.5 gm | $90 | | 31,5 mm | Gilded Bronze | 16.9 gm | $90 | | 23.8 mm | Silver | 7.8 gm | $120 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Facing bareheaded bust of Lord Roberts in uniform. Signed: “E FUCHS” on left above shoulder, and dated: “1900” on right above shoulder
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Reverse:
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Fame standing on the prow of a galley facing left, blowing a trumpet and holding a staff. On the left, across: “ROBERTS”. On lower right signed: “E FUCHS / 1900”.
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Notes:
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The larger medals come inside a red leather case lined with white silk and velvet, marked in gilded letters on the inside of the lid: “MANUFACTURED BY / THE MINT, BIRMINGHAM, LIMITED.”.
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