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NYINC Signature Sale 3072 15-16 Jan 2019
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Victoria silver " Boer War National Commemorative Medal" 1900 MS67 PCGS, by F. Bowcher (Spink & Son). Eimer-1851a, BHM-3680. 45mm. Plain edge. Often called "The Absent Minded Beggar Medal." THE NATIONAL - COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL// 1899-1900. Soldier with headband, helmet discarded, standing holding rifle with fixed bayonet / THE QUEEN GOD BLESS HER// THIS/ MEDAL/ COM-/ MOMORATES THE/ MAGNIFICENT/ RESPONSE OF/ BRITAIN'S SONS/ TO THE EMPIRE'S/ CALL TO ARMS!/ TRANSVAAL/ WAR/ 1899-1900// DAILY MAIL - KIPLING POEM. Union flag with rose, thistle, shamrock and palm branch, signed SPINK & SON to left. Issued to honor the recruits responding to a call for the Boer War. Near flawless, with mottled gray patina, matte surfaces, and no flaws that require mention. Includes the original red box of issue with "The Absent Minded Beggar Medal" on the box top. Housed in a PCGS Jumbo holder.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 700-800 USD
Victoria silver " Boer War National Commemorative Medal" 1900 MS67 PCGS, by F. Bowcher (Spink & Son). Eimer-1851a, BHM-3680. 45mm. Plain edge. Often called "The Absent Minded Beggar Medal." THE NATIONAL - COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL// 1899-1900. Soldier with headband, helmet discarded, standing holding rifle with fixed bayonet / THE QUEEN GOD BLESS HER// THIS/ MEDAL/ COM-/ MOMORATES THE/ MAGNIFICENT/ RESPONSE OF/ BRITAIN'S SONS/ TO THE EMPIRE'S/ CALL TO ARMS!/ TRANSVAAL/ WAR/ 1899-1900// DAILY MAIL - KIPLING POEM. Union flag with rose, thistle, shamrock and palm branch, signed SPINK & SON to left. Issued to honor the recruits responding to a call for the Boer War. Near flawless, with mottled gray patina, matte surfaces, and no flaws that require mention. Includes the original red box of issue with "The Absent Minded Beggar Medal" on the box top. Housed in a PCGS Jumbo holder.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 700-800 USD