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hkbuttonman

27-12-19 06:07 PM

Sweetheart, Boer War Trench or Souvenir ?

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Came across this nice brass badge in a drawer. A pick, shovel, and rope with South Africa engraved on the shovel blade. No makers mark and a stout pin to the reverse.
Not sure if it is a Boer war item, a sweetheart brooch or a regular souvenir item.
Any ideas ?
HKButtonman

mike_vee

27-12-19 06:26 PM

Looks a similar style to 'miners tools' badges .

miners tools

mike_vee

27-12-19 06:39 PM

A selection of South African badges.

https://www.pinterest.com.au/linda66.../#south-africa

Sonofacqms

27-12-19 07:09 PM

Brooch

I have one of these, I was hoping someone could tell me what it is . . !

Rob

hkbuttonman

27-12-19 10:12 PM

Thanks Guys
Wish mine was gold !

kingsley

27-12-19 11:01 PM

I saw a number of these before I eventually bought one, and also have never been sure exactly what it is. I am interested in Boer POW coin jewellery and this is obviously a well made commercial production. Very nice whatever it is.
The brass German-made Boer leaders' penknives are another attractive commercial souvenir.

Frank Kelley

29-12-19 07:48 AM

They are just brooches that were sold across the Rand throughout the first quarter of the twentieth century, they do vary in terms of quality.

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