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Cologne Medal by Lauer, 1900 EF 2.000- 3.000
Ref: AM 148; Hern 338; ME Germany 7; Laidlaw 0507.
Bronze gilt.
DIAMETER: 35.38 mm
WEIGHT: 16.46 grams.
ARTIST: Lauer

Issued on the occasion of President Kruger’s visit to Cologne and commemorates the homage paid to President Kruger by the people of Cologne in December 1900.

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“Köln Ehrt Das Opfer”, 1900
AM 149; Hern 340; Laidlaw 0214.
Silver.
DIAMETER: 36.08 mm
WEIGHT: 17.80 grams.

Issued on the occasion of President Kruger’s visit to Cologne where he heard that the Kaiser would not receive him. The satire expressed on this medallion was directed at the German Government who refused to officially recognise President Kruger and the Kaiser (Wilhelm II) also declined to meet with Kruger.

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Chamberlain hanging from the gallows, 1900
Ref: AM 150; Hern 342; ME Germany 5; Laidlaw 0228.
Light bronze.
NOTE: The strut supporting the beam is curved.
DIAMETER: 36.09 mm
WEIGHT: 18.60 grams.

Issued on the occasion of President Kruger’s visit to Cologne. The reverse legend is satirically aimed at the German authorities and accuses them of fearing England.

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Chamberlain hanging from the gallows, 1900 EF+ 4.500 – 6.000
Ref: AM 151; Hern 344; ME Germany 5; Laidlaw 0228.
Silver.
DIAMETER: 36.05 mm
WEIGHT: 18.00 grams.

Note: The strut supporting the beam is straight.

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Wienecke’s Boer War medal, 1900
Ref: AM 155; Hern 354; Laidlaw 0052.
Gold (18 ct. - edge stamped “750 Gold”).
DIAMETER: 27.10 mm
WEIGHT: 12.11 grams
ARTIST: J.C. Wienecke

Issued on the occasion of President Kruger’s visit to Arnhem. Commonly called “The Golden Calf Medal”, they were made on the initiative of W.H. Zeeman. The issue price was Gold: 30 Guilders, Silver 3.25 Guilders and Bronze: 1.25 Guilders.

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Wienecke’s Boer War medal, 1900
Ref: AM 155; Hern 354 Laidlaw 0052.
Silver.
DIAMETER: 27.06 mm
WEIGHT: 8.91grams.
ARTIST: J.C. Wienecke