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Penarth – Peace declared 2nd June 1902.
Ref: Hern 520; Laidlaw 0404.
White metal. Holed and missing loop suspender. 29.03 mm diam., 11.20 g.
A celebration of Peace!
From Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales.
Dr David Biggins
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Victoria, Queen & Defenders. The Empire’s Tribute
Ref: Hern 598.
Coloured cellulid tin badge pin (black, blue, white and red). 34.58 mm diam., 3.39 grams.
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Queen Victoria / Lord Roberts / Peace 1900
Ref: Hern 530; Laidlaw 1184.
Gilt. 22.17 mm diam., 5.40 g.

A premature peace medallion.
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Lord Roberts.
Memento from the War of the Transvaal 1899- 1900
Ref: Laidlaw 1118.
Brass. Missing loop suspender. 28.26 mm diam., 8.00 grams.

The Reverse depicts an interesting and unusual bust of Queen Victoria and the familiar legend: “God Save the Queen”.
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General White
Tin. A single tin film impressed to portray the bust of General White.
30.26 mm diam., thickness approx. 0,30 mm., 1.65 grams.
Dr David Biggins
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Kitchener, 1902. Friends Forever
Ref: Hern 546; Laidlaw 0176.
Brass. Seemingly missing loop suspender. 23.97 mm diam., 3.59 grams.
Dr David Biggins
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