Boer War Prisoner of War ( POW ) Cover - Krugersdorp 6 Mar 1902, Portuguese interest?
This has been addressed to a camp in the Transvaal, but the language is not English but Portuguese and there appears to be reference to ' Lisboa ' ( Lisbon ) in the address. It has seen a lot of wear and is creased, torn and fragile. Probably intended for a captured Portuguese fighter on the Boer's side. Interesting over stamped ZAR stamps with E.R.I. for King Edward VII. Scarce.
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Boer War Vintage Imperial Yeomanry Hospital Bi-Metal Cap Badge
A scarce badge to this Anglo-Boer War cap badge, three dark toned original lugs to the reverse and with four sweat / braising holes to the reverse. Sharp detail, some traces of dried polish otherwise in very good condition. Worn on a rosette on the slouch hat. One of my favourite badges.
K&K, Vol 1, No 1394 refers.
C7.1
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145.00 GBP
Silk Portraits ( Stevenographs ) of Boer War Personalities HM Queen and her Generals
A full set of five " stevenographs ", removed from frame, which by the looks of the mounts was installed above a fire place as their appears to be some heat damage to the two uppermost portraits of Buller and Roberts. Those of Queen Victoria, Kitchener and Baden Powell are in better condition. The claim on the reverse is that they will keep bright for ages to come and apart from some staining... read more
75.00 GBP
Silk Portraits ( Stevenographs ) of Boer War Personalities HM Queen and her Generals - more photos
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Boer War Veterans CIV (City of London Imperial Volunteers) Old Comrades Association (OCA) Enamel & Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Badge
A scarce original post Boer War vintage period C.I.V. old comrades association OCA membership lapel badge in very good condition with no damage to the enamel and gilt bright. Circa 25mm tall.
A 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 q... read more
Boer War Queen Victoria South Africa 1900 Chocolate Tin
An empty tin, in the typically worn condition mostly found these days, the hinges undamaged and it opens and closes without issue. Circa 15.5cms wide, 9.2cms tall and 2.3 cms deep.
In 1899, Queen Victoria decided to send a gift of tin boxes of chocolate to her troops serving in South Africa. It was intended that every soldier and officer should receive a box with the inscription ... read more
South African (SA) Boer War Veterans Enamel and Gilt Lapel Old Comrades (OCA ) Badge
Worn by veterans of the 1899 - 1902, 2nd Boer War with original horse shoe fitting for wearing in the lapel. Enamel undamaged and gilt bright. Maker marked Fenwick (feint stamping) / Birm ( Birmingham ) to rear. Circa 23mm in diameter. Slight dulling otherwise in very good condition.
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Sharpshooters Imperial Yeomanry Boer War Cap Badge & Original Rosette
Victorian brass cap badge with three original loops mounted on its original red and blue rosette to the reverse. As worn by the 18th Battalion (Sharpshooters) Imperial Yeomanry. The letters " SS " surmounted by a QVC crown. Some staining to the finish on the brass otherwise in very good condition.
Rare.
J14.3
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Boer War - Victorian / QVC Home Counties Reserve Regiment Officers Gilt Collar Badge
A Victorian Home Counties Reserve Regiment officer's gilt collar badge . In good condition complete with two original lugs. Circa 3.5cm tall and 4cm wide.
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Anglo Boer War The Gentleman in Khaki Celluloid Figure
A scarce item, no damage to figure. Slight paint loss to black painted wooden stand which started life as a bobbin. figure is the same size as the 1/32 scale plastic figures. They came mounted on a variety of objects. Scarce.
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