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Great Britain: Boer War: Miniature: Baden Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Flags

Great Britain: Boer War: Miniature: Baden Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed FlagsGreat Britain: Boer War: Miniature: Baden Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Flags
Form: Circular with attached loop.
By: ?
Date: 1900
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0281b;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
16.8 mmSilver2.1 gm$30

Edge: Plain

Obverse: Baden-Powell in uniform with hat, front. Legend above: “BADEN POWELL” and below: “HERO . OF . MAFEKING”.

Reverse: Laurel wreath tied at the bottom with crossed standards in front, British Union flag (left) Royal ensign (right) and King's crown above. Legend above: “SOUTH AFRICA” and below: “1900”.

Notes: One of a set of six medals:
Laidlaw 0123a: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0123b: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Flags
Laidlaw 0281a: Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0281b: Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Flags
Laidlaw 0399a: Victoria, Roberts & Kitchener / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0399b: Victoria, Roberts & Kitchener / Crossed Flags