The Collection of Boer War Tribute Medals formed by the late George Williams

Campbeltown Tribute Medal 1900-1901, obverse, bust of Queen Victoria facing left in high relief, inscription engraved, ‘South African War 1900-1901’, reverse, arms of the town in high relief, inscription engraved, ‘Presented by the Provost, Magistrates and Councillors of the Royal Burgh of Campbeltown, in recognition of services in the field; Private Thomas Moffat’, 58.5mm. dia., 5.5mm. thick, silver, hallmarks for Glasgow 1900, in Johnston & Co., Glasgow fitted leather case of issue, lid inscribed, ‘For Gallantry in the Field, South Africa, 1900-1901, awarded to Private Thomas Moffat’, nearly extremely fine, rare £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Boer War Tribute Medals formed by the late George Williams.

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Ref: Hibbard C6.

Ex Seaby October 1948.

Only two examples of this medal known to Hibbard.