Great Britain: South African Boer War Veterans Association
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Form:
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Enamel Lapel Badge
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By:
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Fenwick, Birmingham |
Date:
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After 1929 |
Ref:
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Hern: 602; Laidlaw: 0870;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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23.9 mm | Enamelled Gilded Bronze | 7,7 gm | $35 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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In a rounded triangular-like frame, an orange tree (for the Orange Free State) above an ox wagon (for the Transvaal) flanked with sprigs of laurel. Above on a ribbon with red background: “WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION”. Legend above on orange background: “SOUTH AFRICAN”. Below across on blue background: “1899-1902”.
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Reverse:
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Blank. Fastening for a lapel. Stamped: “FENWICK / BIRM”.
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Notes:
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The South African War Veterans Association was formed in Guildford in 1929. Its branches provided an opportunity for ex-servicemen to remain in contact and organised support for war veterans in distress and their dependants.
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