Medal commemorating Portsmouth and the Naval Brigade, 1900
Medal commemorating Portsmouth and the Naval Brigade, 1900. Uniface. Within a circular silver border of laurel, a blue enamel ring of pale blue inscribed 'BOROUGH OF PORTSMOUTH' surrounding the star and crescent of the Borough arms on a shield of dark blue. Inscribed on back, 'NAVAL BRIGADE SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1900; NORTH CHINA 1900'. Fitted with a ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1223 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Second Boer War, 1889-1902 |
| Date made: | 1899-1900; 1900 |
| People: | Naval Brigade |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |