Australia: Boer War: Field-Marshal Lord Roberts / Colonel Baden-Powell
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Form:
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Circular. Pierced at 12 o’clock.
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By:
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Stokes, Melbourne. |
Date:
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1900 |
Ref:
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Carlisle: F/2; Laidlaw: 0158a;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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22.8 mm | Gilded Bronze | 5.3 gm | $35 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Lord Roberts in uniform, half left. Legend: “FIELD-MARSHAL LORD ROBERTS, V.C.”
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Reverse:
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Bust of Baden-Powell in uniform with hat, front. Across, on left: “COLONEL / BADEN- / POWELL” and on right: “DEFENDER / OF / MAFEKING”
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Notes:
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Similar to Laidlaw 0158b but with different obverse legend.
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