| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM17430.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | South Africa |
| Date made | c 1920 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Anglo-Boer War Medal 1899-1902 : Burger C J Coetser
Description
Anglo-Boer War Medal 1899-1902. The recipients name is impressed on the edge. Both sides have the legend 'ANGLO-BOERE OORLOG' and the dates '1899 - 1902' around the circumference. Medallions set in a border of a square and the quatrefoil show the arms of the Orange Free State on one side and of Transvaal on the other. The medal is fitted with a straight fixed bar suspender and a piece of 32 mm ribbon which has broad green and yellow edge stripes with three narrow stripes of red, white and dark blue down the centre.
History / Summary
The Anglo-Boere Oorlog Medal, was awarded by the Union government to officers and men of the former Boer republics for loyal service in the war against the British. To qualify for the medal proof had to be provided that the claimant had fought against the British without surrendering or taking parole or the oath of allegiance prior to 31 May 1902. The medal is worn with the side showing the arms of the appropriate state uppermost. Transvaal recipients wore the ribbon with green edge to the centre of the chest, while the Orange Free State recipients wore it with the yellow edge to the centre. Named to Burger C J Coetser.