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Netherlands: Boer War: Vrijheids Oorlog: S.J.P. Kruger / Blank within Wreath

Netherlands: Boer War: Vrijheids Oorlog: S.J.P. Kruger / Blank within WreathNetherlands: Boer War: Vrijheids Oorlog: S.J.P. Kruger / Blank within Wreath
Form: Circular
By: ?
Date: 1900
Ref:  AM: 125 (obverse); Hern: 284 (obverse); Laidlaw: 0591;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
22.6 mmBrass4.7 gm$60

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: 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)”.

Reverse: Laurel wreath containing blank space. This medal has a blob of solder presumably for a stick pin, now removed.

Notes: 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.