Great Britain: Boer War: Manchester Xmas Bazaar
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop for a ring.
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By:
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Date:
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1899 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0995;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 16.6 mm | Silver | 2.4 gm | $45 |
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Edge:
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Plain
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Obverse:
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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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Reverse:
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Across: "IN COMMEMORATION (in an arc) / OF THE / XMAS BAZAAR / HELD IN MANCHESTER / IN AID OF THE / 1899 / SOUTH AFRICAN FUND (in an arc)".
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Notes:
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The crossed rifles design was used for the reverse of later medalets.
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