Austria: Boer War: Prague Medal by Patek
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Form:
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Circular. Either with attached loop or with beaded bezel mount to which is attached a loop. Both loops have hallmarks.
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By:
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Patek, Prague, Czech Republic (part of Austria during the Boer War) |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 92; Hern: 210; Laidlaw: 0230;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 25.0 mm | Silver | 7.5 gm | $390 | | 27 mm (Bezel) | Silver | | $440 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Within a narrow wreath-like border, helmeted British officer, kneeling on rocky ground, surrendering his sword to a Boer soldier holding a pistol and smoking a pipe. To the left a small tree and, on the right, a radiant sun partly behind a mountain. Legend: “1899-1900”. The exergue is blank.
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Reverse:
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Within a narrow wreath-like border, Coat of arms of the Z.A. Republic with six flags, eagle crest and the motto: “EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT” on a ribbon below. Signed at the foot: “PÁTEK (left) PRAHA” (Prague, left)".
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Notes:
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