A rare original unique artefact from the 'Boer War 1900 Spion Kop battle', in the form of a piece shrapnel from a copper shell head driveband mounted with a gold coloured shieldl inscribed 'SPION KOP'. Very good condition, complete with period pin fittings, actual pin a period replacement.
Width approx 42mm.
Height approx 14mm.
The Battle of SPION KOP was fought between the...  read more

Code: 64697

A rare original Boer War period British made 'South Africa 1900 to 1901 gold rifle brooch', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'S.Bros' and '9 Carat' gold. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings and housed in South African retailers velvet lined fitted leather case with details to inside lid 'F. Shtein & Co Goldsmiths Bloemfontein O.R.G.' (Orange River Colony).  read more

Code: 64300

300.00 GBP

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A scarce original Boer War period 'Absent-Minded Beggar Fund' silver plated butter knife, depicting the defiant figure of 'A Gentleman in Kharki' Boer War on plinth, the shank and knife with floral decoration with maker's details to reverse 'THBS' (Thomas Henry Blake, Sheffield). Very good condition, toned.
Height 188mm.

The 'Absent-Minded Beggar' was a poem by 'Rudyard Ki...  read more

Code: 64199

60.00 GBP

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A unique original Boer War period piece of hand carved animal bone in the form of a serviette ring, with recessed band inscribed 'ENGRAVED BY P.O.W. St.HELENA 1902'
Diameter 43mm.
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Code: 64087

A scarce original Boer War period 'Transvaal War 1899 -1900 National Commemorative gilt medal'; the obverse depicting a wounded but defiant British soldier, rifle at the ready, a representation of 'A Gentleman in Kharki' by Richard Caton Woodville; the reverse inscribed 'The Queen God Bless Her' 'This Medal Commemorates The Magnificent Response of Britain's Sons To The Empire's Call To Arms Tra...  read more

Code: 64074

A very scarce original pre 1902 period 'Boer War South African Republic coat of arms pin badge' in the form of a gold eagle perched on an oval crest, shield with anchor to centre, lion and a man to upper half, ox-wagon below, draped with three flags either side and bearing the motto 'Eendragt maakt magt' (Oneness makes might), this in turn is mounted on an ornate hollow triangular bar with ball...  read more

Code: 64026

160.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1899 to 1902 period 'Baden Powell photographic image badge' large black and white photographic image of Robert Baden Powell in Army uniform in gilt metal oval frame, part of a series produced in the Boer War, these seen mounted in a frame with Queen Victoria as the central figure, with all her Generals placed around her. Very good condition, colour remains clear, without...  read more

Code: 63950

40.00 GBP

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A rare original unique artefact from the 'Boer War 1900 Tugela Heights battle', in the form of a piece shrapnel from a copper shell head driveband mounted with a silver coloured scroll inscribed 'TUGELA'. Contained in a period cardboard box with details printed on the lid 'Spink & Son Ltd. 17 & 18 Piccadilly. W. Est 1772.' an address used between 1903 and circa 1930. Very good condition, comple...  read more

Code: 63077

A scarce original Boer War period prisioners of war better than average artwork souvenir, made and sold in the overseas camps, in the form of a 1898 South Africa Republic one penny Kruger bronze coin, cleverly enhanced with applied white metal, to portray President Kruger wearing a top hat and smoking a pipe, with additional ornate ring attachment, to be worn as a very distinctive watch fob.read more

Code: 63076

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Boer War period 'City Imperial Volunteers Welcome Home celluloid tin button badge' worn to celebrate the returns of troops fighting for Queen and Country out in South Africa, in the form of a newspaper promotional celluloid tin button, bearing the City of London flag with red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter; the reverse retaining the original advertising ca...  read more

Code: 62791

A scarce original post Boer War vintage period 'C.I.V. old comrades association OCA membership lapel badge', small gilt oval bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre with an embossed white enamel Crowned City shield from the Coat of Arms', red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter; the reverse with very faint illegible maker's details. Very good mint condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 62701

A scarce original Boer War celluloid tin button badge with clear black and white photograph image of 'Colonel Plumer' , the reverse with original paper backing with maker's details 'Typographical Union Label' 'The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. Patented July 17, 1894. April 14, 1896. July 21.1896.' Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 21mm.
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Code: 62685

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'South African 1899 1902 War Veterans Association gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fenwick Birm'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 62684

A scarce original circa 1900 period 'Boer War patriotic badge', gilt brass miniature rifle mounted on the barrel a soldiers slouch hat, the sling below set with red, white and blue stones; the reverse impressed with 'Rd 352967' a registration design and patent date of 1900. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 46mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 62683

75.00 GBP

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A scarce unique Boer War prisioners of war work souvenir, made and sold in the overseas camps, in the form of a Zar South Africa Republic Kruger silver coin, cleverly cut out to portray President Kruger in a half moon, with additional ring added, so to be worn as a watch fob. Good condition.
Diameter 32mm.
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Code: 62577

A very scarce original circa 1900 commemorative pin brooch in the form of a gilt early pattern red, white and blue enamel crossed 'Union Flags' the central circlet with an applied photographic image of national hero 'Baden Powell', with white ribbon scroll above '1900' and 'MAFEKING' below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains br...  read more

Code: 62576

A rare original Boer War commemorative souvenir in the form of a miniature size 'Defence of Mafeking' silver medallion, the obverse depicting a head and shoulder portrait of a uniformed Baden-Powell with binoculars, the reverse with well defined scene of the 'Soldiers of the Queen' with horses and guns in relief inscribed 'JUSTICE & EMPIRE' with maker's details 'S&S' (Spink & Son) in turn mount...  read more

Code: 62499

A rare original circa 1930's 'Defenders of Ladysmith Association' gilt and enamel lapel badge, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford House Birmingham' a pattern used between 1931 and 1935. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright, damage to the enamel in the form of stress marks in the 1 o'clock and 6 o'clock position.
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Code: 62426

A scarce original Boer War period antique 'South Africa 1900 silver rifle brooch', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1900 and maker's details 'S.Bros. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, old replacement hook.  read more

Code: 61811

A scarce original post Boer War vintage period 'C.I.V. old comrades association OCA membership lapel badge', small gilt oval bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre with an embossed white enamel Crowned City shield from the Coat of Arms', red cross and 'Wat Tyler's dagger' in the first quarter. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel....  read more

Code: 61496