unknown boer war commerative token?

[badgecollector]

hi all
i know not a badge, so sorry in advance but any info on this unknown boer war commerative token appreciated.
looks to have 1899 Birmingham halmark. 30mm in diam
cheers
bc

[Lancer 17]

Hi BC

That is nice but I don't know what it is either.

Cheers & Merry Christmas.

Phil.

[QSAMIKE]

Here you go the description......

Form: Circular. Bronze medal with attached loop.

By: James Fenton, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham according to the “J.F” maker’s mark on the silver medals of the series

Date: 1900

Ref: AM: 53; Hern: 124; Laidlaw: 0513c;

Variations:

Size Metal Mass Value
29.2 mm Silver 10.3 gm $170
29.1 mm Copper-Bronze 13.2 gm $95

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of Roberts in uniform, front. Legend above: "OUR BOBS" and below: "GOD BLESS HIM".

Reverse: 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 crown at the top.

Notes: One of a series of similar medals depicting British commanders.



Mike

[Luke H]

Not an awful lot I can add. Field Marshall Lord Roberts assumed overall command in South Africa from General Buller in December 1899 following the early defeats and Black Week.

In February 1900 the siege of Kimberley was lifted and a big victory won at the battle of Paardeburg where General Cronjé surrendered and was taken prisoner with over 4000 men of his commando.

He was held in very high regard by the British public and establishment.

It appears the British Museum have one of these but not much information on it:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG77539

[badgecollector]

thanks guys
very interesting.
any idea what these things sell for?
i am planning on moving it on once i know
cheers
bc

[QSAMIKE]

Originally Posted by badgecollector

thanks guys
very interesting.
any idea what these things sell for?
i am planning on moving it on once i know
cheers
bc

The catalogue value is in my description......

Mike