Great Britain: Boer War: Miniature: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Rifles
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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: 612 (different reverse); Laidlaw: 0123a;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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16.7 mm | Silver | 2.3 gm | $40 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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Three round framed cameos of General Buller (top), General French (lower left) and Baden-Powell (lower right) each named in arcs to the left and right. Between the cameos in triangular-like frames, rose (top left), thistle (top right) and shamrocks (bottom).
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Reverse:
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Laurel wreath tied at the bottom with crossed bayoneted rifles in front and Queen’s crown above.
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Notes:
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One of a set of six medals:
Laidlaw 0123a: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0123b: Buller, French & Baden-Powell / Crossed Flags
Laidlaw 0281a: Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0281b: Baden-Powell Hero of Mafeking / Crossed Flags
Laidlaw 0399a: Victoria, Roberts & Kitchener / Crossed Rifles
Laidlaw 0399b: Victoria, Roberts & Kitchener / Crossed Flags
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