Netherlands: Boer War: Vrijheids Oorlog: S.J.P. Kruger / M.T Stein
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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 |
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Ref:
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AM: 125; Hern: 284; Laidlaw: 0713;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 22 mm | Silvered Bronze | | $170 | | 22.6 mm | Copper Nickel | 4.0 gm | $170 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Kruger, front, dividing dates across: “1899- (left) 1900 (right)”. Legend: “S.J.P. KRUGER. PRES. D. Z. AFRIK. REPUBLIEK. VRIJHEIDSOORLOG (war for freedom)”.
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Reverse:
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Bareheaded bust of Stein, half left, dividing dates across: “1899- (left) 1900 (right)”. Legend: “M.T. STEIN. PRES. V. D. ORANJE VRIJSTAAT. VRIJHEIDSOORLOG”.
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Notes:
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It is believed that this medal was made in the Netherlands.
The obverse of this medal is the same as Laidlaw 0591 which has wreath enclosing a blank space on the reverse.
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