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Germany: Boer War: Paul Kruger / Kampf der Buren

Germany: Boer War: Paul Kruger / Kampf der BurenGermany: Boer War: Paul Kruger / Kampf der Buren
Germany: Boer War: Paul Kruger / Kampf der BurenGermany: Boer War: Paul Kruger / Kampf der Buren
Form: Circular with attached loop.
By: ?
Date: 1900
Ref:  Hern: 454; ME: Germany 9; Laidlaw: 0506;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
26.6 mmBronze7.4 gm$130
26 mmBronze (uniface)$200

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of Kruger, left (similar to Z.A.R. coinage). Legend: “PAUL (left) KRÜGER (right)”.

Reverse: Within a beaded border round the rim, across: "ZUR ERINNERUNG (in an arc) /AN DEN (in an arc)/ HELDENMÜTHIGEN / KAMPF DER BUREN / UM IHRE / UNÄBHANGIGKEIT / 1899-1900 (in commemoration of the heroic struggle of the Boers for their independence 1899-1900)".

Notes: The medal was probably issued for sale during Kruger's visit to Germany.