Scotland: Boer War: Broxburn Children's Demonstration on the Occupation of Pretoria
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Form:
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Ornamental cross with five arms to which is bonded a central shield. The upper arm has an attached loop. Uniface
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0699;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.4 mm x 33.5 mm | Gilded Silver | 5.6 gm | $60 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Engraved ornaments on the arms of the cross. On the shield, incused across: “(line) / BROXBURN / DEMONSTRATION (line) / PRETORIA / 1900 (rays on each side) / (line)”.
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Reverse:
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Blank.
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Notes:
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The workmanship is basic and the engraving on the outer cross is not consistent. Two varieties are shown here.
Broxburn is a village located in the South of Scotland in West Lothian. It is recorded that in the neighbouring town of Armadale there was a Children's Demonstration on Saturday 9th June 1900 to celebrate the occupation of Pretoria. 1,600 children participated in the event.
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