Baden Powell Defence of Mafeking commemorative medallion on bullet suspension bar

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 mounted on a unique jeweller made suspension bar, made from a single halved bullet head, secured end to end by an unmarked silver backing and central band, originally silver plated (now with rust showing through) engraved 'MAFEKING SIEGE 1899 - 1900'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Medal Diameter 22mm.
Bar Width 62mm.

Code: 62499