Baden powell- medal

[Asumel]

Got given this today, along with a few shillings, its intrigued me not sure what it is and what it was for? any ideas guys?

[Asumel]

It's 13mm in diameter, my scales are broken so not sure on the weight but it think its silver.

[josie]

Maybe Boer,..SA have same medal.

http://southafricanmedals.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=287&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

[bagerap]

http://southafricanmedals.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=287&category_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

[Asumel]

I did think there was something missing on the top, seems to be that ring.

Just go to find a little history on it now, if anyone could help as i'm stuggling

[josie]

Nearest i can find is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War

Maybe it is a infantry or fvsilier medalet or medal....or token? for the camp.

[Asumel]

Its defiantly not a token with the loop that is supposed to have, it suggests it might be a small medal or pendant of some sort but even with the reference numbers from the previous links i still haven't found anything on it.

All part of the fun

[josie]

Maybe it is general service medal for infantry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_Kingdom

A transition pace for medals...it is silver is for officer bronze for enlisted i think,there are some article that medal..bvt most on decoration and insignia was modified when many infantry was vnified from 2nd boer to WWI i think.

http://books.google.ie/books?id=BsNguHQdG0wC&pg=PA23&dq=BOER+INFANTRY+MEDAL&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ltSWU8CHOsXF7AagtoGgAQ&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=BOER%20INFANTRY%20MEDAL&f=false

Maybe this one is close i think.

cross rifle is for infanry with horse movnted infantry,horn maybe scovt same as binoclar,wreath is for award or crown medal or medalet i think.

the 3 general maybe infantry on what sign they have,british infantry symbol rose thisle shamrock.

Edited June 10, 2014 by josie

[Fubar]

I believe this was issued in commemoration of the Relief of Mafeking during the Boer War of 1899 to 1903.

No military connection but the sort of civilian medallion sold quite commonly in the early 20th Century.

It probably had a patriotic red, white and blue ribbon.

Similar items were produced for royal weddings, funeral, coronations, etc.

Not limited to medals this sort of commemorative would also include, tins, flags, tie pins, coins, etc.

[Asumel]

I believe this was issued in commemoration of the Relief of Mafeking during the Boer War of 1899 to 1903.

No military connection but the sort of civilian medallion sold quite commonly in the early 20th Century.

It probably had a patriotic red, white and blue ribbon.

Similar items were produced for royal weddings, funeral, coronations, etc.

Not limited to medals this sort of commemorative would also include, tins, flags, tie pins, coins, etc.

Thanks

Its referenced Laidlaw: 0123b but i cant find the book or the ref for it

[HistoricCoinage]

Thanks

Its referenced Laidlaw: 0123b but i cant find the book or the ref for it

Might it be a previous sale? http://www.laidlawauctioneers.co.uk/about_us.html

[Asumel]

Thanks

Its referenced Laidlaw: 0123b but i cant find the book or the ref for it

Might it be a previous sale? http://www.laidlawauctioneers.co.uk/about_us.html

I did have a brief look before work this morning but couldn't find anything I'm just trawling back through this evening. I'm hoping I can piece together a good piece of history for it as it really intrigued me when i saw it

[josie]

I believe this was issued in commemoration of the Relief of Mafeking during the Boer War of 1899 to 1903.

No military connection but the sort of civilian medallion sold quite commonly in the early 20th Century.

It probably had a patriotic red, white and blue ribbon.

Similar items were produced for royal weddings, funeral, coronations, etc.

Not limited to medals this sort of commemorative would also include, tins, flags, tie pins, coins, etc.

Thanks

Its referenced Laidlaw: 0123b but i cant find the book or the ref for it

I believe this was issued in commemoration of the Relief of Mafeking during the Boer War of 1899 to 1903.

No military connection but the sort of civilian medallion sold quite commonly in the early 20th Century.

It probably had a patriotic red, white and blue ribbon.

Similar items were produced for royal weddings, funeral, coronations, etc.

Not limited to medals this sort of commemorative would also include, tins, flags, tie pins, coins, etc.

Thanks

Its referenced Laidlaw: 0123b but i cant find the book or the ref for it

Thanks for the info circa 19oo maybe events before 19oo.

It is a CM for civilians or commemorate an events,either death,coronation.

Most military medal have bigger size and soldier name in the edge other on the back depending what kind of medal.

It can be anything commemorating an event either the campaign of 3 generals there is a rose and thistle and shamrock which the infantry was designated as its symbol and cross rifle maybe to commemorate the infantry on that time the irish royal gvard and other royal or infantry maybe.

[josie]

Thanks

Its referenced Laidlaw: 0123b but i cant find the book or the ref for it

Might it be a previous sale? http://www.laidlawauctioneers.co.uk/about_us.html

Maybe he is cataloging the site,by him self,he is arranging it by his own nos. in his site.

Laidlaw 123a...123b by issve or by event and so on i think.

http://southafricanmedals.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=3

Edited June 13, 2014 by josie