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This silver model of The Wolf was presented to Baden-Powell by the people of Matabeleland.



The “Wolf” gun made by the defenders of Mafeking has been modelled in silver for presentation to General Baden-Powell by the inhabitants of Mataleleland. The model is the work of the Royal Silversmiths, Messrs Mappin and Webb, Limited, of Queen Victoria Street, E.C., and Oxford Street, London, W. (ILN, 22 Feb & The Sketch, 5 March 1902).



Another model, possibly one of those mentioned by IL in his last post, was presented to Lord Roberts by the Mayor of Mafeking in 1904.

Faversham Times, 1st October 1904

Lord and Lady Roberts, who on Tuesday arrived at Mafeking, met with an enthusiastic welcome. The Mayor presented the late Commander-in-Chief with a model of the Wolf gun, which was manufactured at Mafeking during the siege.



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