Great Britain: Boer War: Roberts, Transvaal War / Baden Powell, Mafeking
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Form:
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Circular. Holed at 12 o'clock
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By:
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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Hern: 540; Laidlaw: 0801;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 35.0 mm | White Metal | 17.4 gm | $70 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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In the centre, bareheaded bust of Roberts in uniform, half left. Around: “..LORD.. (left) ROBERTS (right)”. Above, crown between crossed flag poles, Royal arms (left) British ensign (right) tied with garland of rose, thistle and shamrock. Surrounding bust, wreath of laurel (left) and oak (right). Entwined above wreath, ribbon with names of British military leaders: "FRENCH", "WHITE", "BULLER", "KITCHENER, "BADEN POWELL", "METHUEN" and "BRABANT". Legend above: "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE TRANSVAAL WAR” and below between stars: “1900”.
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Reverse:
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Bust of Baden-Powell in uniform with hat, front. In an arc above: “BADEN POWELL”. Legend: “IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DEFENCE OF MAFEKING”. Star at the foot.
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Notes:
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The flags are sometimes enameled in red and blue.
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