Netherlands: Boer War: Werwond Maar Niet Met Wonden Wegens Dapper Volharding vor Vryheid: Steijn
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Form:
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Cross pattee with large central medallion. Attached loop for ring.
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By:
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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AM: 129; Hern: 292; Laidlaw: 0747;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.3 mm | Gilded Silver & Black Enamel | 10.3 gm | $180 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Steijn, front, flanked by sprig of laurel (left) and oak (right). On a ribbon below: "1899 * 1902". On the arms of the cross against a blue enamel background: "VERWOND (top) MAAR (right) NIET MET (bottom) WONDEN (left)”
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Reverse:
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Lion standing, right, on a blank scroll. On the arms of the cross against a blue enamel background: "WEGENS (top) DAPPER (right) VOLHARDING (bottom) VOR VRYHEID (left)".
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Notes:
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The front and back inscriptions in Dutch together translate as, "Injured but not because of the wounds endured by the brave fighters for freedom".
Possibly made by Begeer of Holland. A similar medal (Laidlaw 0338) was made for President Kruger.
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