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Kimberley Medal
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ConflictThe Second Boer War 1899-1902.HistoryThe Kimberley Medal was an un-official British Empire campaign medal that was to be presented by the Town Council of Kimberley for service during the Boer War. It was ‘instituted’ in 1900 and was to be awarded to the defenders of Kimberley that endured the 124 day siege that commenced on the 15 October 1899.It was struck in England but, due to the fact that it incorporated an unsanctioned Royal Cypher on the reverse, most of the medals were melted down. Though some believe that one of the reasons for the general issue of the Star rather than this medal is the reduced amount, and therefore the cost of silver necessary for it's manufacture which was funded by Mayor Oliver. No medals were ever issued and it is unclear how many medals survived. No known minature medals made. Interesting Tid-BitsIt is interesting to note that the book Kimberley Under Siege, makes no mention of this medal at all.DescriptionThe medal is circular, 38mm in diameter and was struck in silver. The obverse of this medal bears a figure of Victory above the Kimberley Town Hall and the dates; ‘1899-1900’ with the inscription; 'SOUTH AFRICA'.The reverse has the inscription; 'INVESTED 15 OCT 1899' within two shields and the inscription; 'RELIEVED 15 FEB 1900'. There is an Imperial Crown, Royal Cipher and the inscription; 'TO THE GALLANT DEFENDERS OF KIMBERLEY'. Ribbon
The ribbon is 25mm wide with a black left stripe, yellow right stripe and three narrower equal stripes of red, white and blue in the centre. Bars/ClaspsNone were authorised for this medal.References: 1) Kimberley Under Siege, by A.J. Beet and C.B. Harris, 2nd Ed. 1950. 2) AngloBoerWar.com 3) OnlineMedals, Kimberley Medal |
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