Great Britain: Boer War Lord Roberts V.C. / Three Generals White, Roberts & Buller
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Form:
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Circular, holed for a ring to a second.
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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: 538; Laidlaw: 1178;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 32.3 mm | White Metal | 9.8 gm | $55 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Beaded border round the rim. Within a continuous laurel wreath, bareheaded bust of Lord Roberts in uniform, front. To the left of the bust, in two arcs: “LORD - / ROBERTS V.C.” and to the right, “COMMANDER - / IN CHIEF”.
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Reverse:
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In the middle, a horizontal scroll inscribed: “S.AFRICA”. Above this, the Royal coat of arms, and below, and to each side, three cameos, each showing the bust of a bareheaded uniformed British general within an oval border. Below, Lord Roberts, front, with legend: “LORD ROBERTS V.C.”. To the left, General White, slightly right, with legend: “SIR GEORGE WHITE V.C.” To the right, General Buller, slightly left, with legend: “SIR REDVERS BULLER V.C.” The three cameos are linked together by a ribbon below inscribed: “1899” to the left of Roberts, and: “1900” to the right.
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Notes:
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Same obverse ars Laidlaw 0799 and 0721. Same reverse as Laidlaw 0102a and 0510.
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