Great Britain: Boer War: British Commanders: General Buller Relief of Ladysmith
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop.
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By:
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James Fenton, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham according to the “J.F” maker’s mark on the silver medals of the series |
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Date:
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1900 |
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Ref:
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AM: 53 (General French); Hern: 124 (other generals); Laidlaw: 0513d;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.7 mm | Silver | 10.4 gm | $50 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Beaded border round the rim. Bust of General Buller in uniform with cap, slightly left. Legend above: “RELIEF OF LADYSMITH FEB 28TH 1900” and below: “GENERAL BULLER”.
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Reverse:
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Beaded border round the rim. On an ornate rectangular plaque across: "SOUTH AFRICA 1900. Behind, laurel wreath tied at the bottom and crossed bayoneted rifles with Queen's crown at the top. Stamped below plaque with the makers mark: "J.F" and below that the Birmingham sterling silver hallmarks for 1899-1900 (z).
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Notes:
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One of a series of similar medals depicting British commanders.
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