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Great Britain: South African Boer War Veterans Association

Great Britain: South African Boer War Veterans AssociationGreat Britain: South African Boer War Veterans Association
Form: Enamel Lapel Badge
By: Fenwick, Birmingham
Date: After 1929
Ref:  Hern: 602; Laidlaw: 0870;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
23.9 mmEnamelled Gilded Bronze7,7 gm$35

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: 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”.

Reverse: Blank. Fastening for a lapel. Stamped: “FENWICK / BIRM”.

Notes: 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.