Germany: Boer War: Paul Kruger / Kampf der Buren
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop.
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
Ref:
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Hern: 454; ME: Germany 9; Laidlaw: 0506;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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26.6 mm | Bronze | 7.4 gm | $130 | 26 mm | Bronze (uniface) | | $200 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of Kruger, left (similar to Z.A.R. coinage). Legend: “PAUL (left) KRÜGER (right)”.
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Reverse:
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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)".
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Notes:
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The medal was probably issued for sale during Kruger's visit to Germany.
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