New Zealand (?): Boer War Tribute Medal
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop
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By:
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Adolph Kohn, Auckland, New Zealand (?) |
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1246;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 23 mm | Gold (15 ct) | 13.9 gm | $4,000 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Artillery gun in front of ox wagon, pyramid of rifles and standing soldier, mountain behind, dove above flying left with olive branch in beak. Legend on a raised band above: "TRANSVAAL SOUTH AFRICA" and below between sprigs of laurel(?): "PEACE".
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Reverse:
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Engraved across: "PRESENTED BY / E SQUADRON / TROUPERS / TO / QUARTER-MASTER / JACKSON / AUG. 26 1902".
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Notes:
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It is believed that this medal was presented to 7059 Quartermaster-Sergeant John Frederick Jackson of the E Squadron (North Island Regiment), 9th NZ Contingent.
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