Austria: Boer War: St. J. Paulus Kruger President v.d. Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek
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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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Prague Mint (?) |
Date:
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c1900 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0988;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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29.1 mm | Gilded Bronze | 9.6 gm | $300 | 29.1 mm | Aluminium | 3.4 gm | $300 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, bust of Kruger in jacket, front. Legend: "ST.J.PAULUS KRUGER PRESIDENT V.D.ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK". Six-pointed star at the foot.
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Reverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, coat of arms of the Z.A. Republiek with motto: "EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT".
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Notes:
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Little is known about this medal except that it was probably made during the Boer War at the mint in Prague, now the capital of the Czech Republic.
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