British and World Coins, Historical Medals

South Africa, The British Empire Medal, 1901, a bronze medal by F. Bowcher, bust of Edward VII left, flanked by standing Justice and Industry, rev. Lord Roberts on horseback before troops, Fame and Victory above, 101mm (BHM 3735; E 1859; CM ZAR 66; cf. DNW 138, 3025). Reverse rim bruise, otherwise about extremely fine, traces of original colour, very rare £400-£500