Ref: 6466

South African (Boer) War, Memorial medal 1900, bronze, by Emil Fuchs

Obv: Bellona sheathes her sword, troops march towards waiting ships beyond, radiate sun with PAX (Peace) in distance

Rev: An angel with olive branch kneels over fallen soldier, on tablet below SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1899-1900

Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 70mm

References: BHM 3679; E 1850a; Hern 96

Notes: The second Boer War in fact ended in 1902, so the sentiment expressed on this medal was premature.

Price £135