Belgium: Boer War: General J.H. de la Rey Uniface
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop throught wich passes an oval ring
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By:
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Godefroid Devreese |
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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AM: 97; Hern: 220; Laidlaw: 0695b;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32 mm - 33 mm | Silver | 14.4 gm | $230 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bust of de la Rey extending downwards to the rim, front and turned slightly to the left, bearded with hat. To the right across in incused letters: “G (looks like C) DEVREESE / 1902”. Legend on left incused: “DELAREY”.
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Reverse:
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Blank. The Belgian silver mark: "AR" stamped at the foot.
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Notes:
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General de la Rey was part of a delegation which visited Europe at the end of the Boer War to seek funding for reconstruction. This medal dates from that time. A series of medals was made by Devreese for the principal delegates: Generals Botha, de la Rey and de Wet.
Godefroid Devreese (1861-1941) was a prolific Belgian medallist.
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