Netherlands: Boer War: Vrijheids Oorlog: S.J.P. Kruger / Blank within Wreath
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
Ref:
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AM: 125 (obverse); Hern: 284 (obverse); Laidlaw: 0591;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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22.6 mm | Brass | 4.7 gm | $60 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Kruger, front, dividing dates across: “1899- (left) 1900 (right)”. Legend: “S.J.P. KRUGER. PRES. D. Z. AFRIK. REPUBLIEK. VRIJHEIDSOORLOG (war for freedom)”.
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Reverse:
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Laurel wreath containing blank space. This medal has a blob of solder presumably for a stick pin, now removed.
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Notes:
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It is believed that this medal was made in the Netherlands.
The obverse of this medal is the same as Laidlaw 0713 which has President Steijn on the reverse.
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