Great Britain: Boer War: General Sir George White
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Emil Fuchs / Heaton Mint, Birmingham |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 68; Hern: 158; BHM: 3671; Eimer: 1847; Laidlaw: 0240;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 31 mm | Silver | | $300 | | 31.5 mm | Yellow Bronze | 17.0 gm | $250 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust General White in uniform, right. Signed: “E. FUCHS” close to the rim on the left and on the right: “1900. H.”.
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Reverse:
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Facsimile of General White’s handwriting across: “Honeste Parta / Geo S. White /(underscore) / 1900.”
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Notes:
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General Sir George White (1835-1912) was the commanding officer of the British garrison at Ladysmith in Natal. The town was besiege by Boer forces from 2 November 1899 until 28 February 1900.
The Latin, honeste parta, meaning, honestly acquired, is the motto from White's personal coat of arms.
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