Extremely scarce Boer War souvenir of The Absent-Minded Beggar: Silk Souvenir Booklet 1899 - 1900

Printed in green ink, with a portrait of Kipling on the cover in brown ink. Ca. 1899. 5pp., folio (20 X 30.5 cm). "Presented by Mrs. Langtry (Lillie Langtry was the former mistress of the soon to be King Edward VII) on the occasion of the 100th performance of the 'Degenerates' at the Garrick Theatre.

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Code: 56241

Boer War - Success to New Zealand Rough Riders Fund Raising Medallion

A small unmarked silver medallion, circa 22mm in diameter, with small ring for attachment. Silver toned, a few small edge bruises otherwise in very good condition. Rare.

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Code: 61447

Boer War Vintage Imperial Yeomanry Hospital Bi-Metal Cap Badge

A scarce badge to this Anglo-Boer War cap badge, three dark toned original lugs to the reverse and with four sweat / braising holes to the reverse. Sharp detail, some traces of dried polish otherwise in very good condition. Worn on a rosette on the slouch hat. One of my favourite badges.

K&K, Vol 1, No 1394 refers.

C7.1
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Code: 58112

Boer War / WW1 Field Marshal Earl Kitchener Cigarette Silk Card

A blank card reverse. In reasonably good condition for age with some wear and minor rubbing to delicate silk image.

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Code: 61308

General Hector MacDonald - Photographic Boer War Commemorative Celluloid Tin Tinnie Button Badge

A scarce Boer War celluloid tin button badge with clear photograph of 'General Hector MacDonald' in army uniform, the reverse with original paper backing with maker's details "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, N.J. Patented July 17, 1894. April 14, 1896. July 21.1896." Very good clean condition, complete with pin fitting, minimal rust and foxing. Circa 22mm in diameter.

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Code: 57521