Great Britain: Birth Centenary of Joseph Chamberlain
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Form:
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Circular with hole for suspension ring to which is attached a bronze bar, with a pin on the back, inscribed: “CHAMBERLAIN / CENTENARY”
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By:
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Date:
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1936 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0220;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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30 mm | Bronze | | $30 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Bust of Chamberlain with monocle in jacket and tie, half right. Legend above: “JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN” and below between stops: “BORN 1836”.
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Reverse:
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Across: “TO / COMMEMORATE / THE BIRTH CENTENARY / ── OF ── / JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN / 1836 ─ 1936 / “─ ● ─”
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Notes:
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Joseph Chamberlain (1836 – 1914) was a British politician and Colonial Secretary during the Anglo-Boer War.
One year after the issue of this medal, Joseph Chamberlain’s son, Neville, became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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