Lot 329 - South Africa. Peace Treaty Æ Medal for the Boer War. 1899-1902.

South Africa. Peace Treaty Æ Medal for the Boer War. 1899-1902. TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING & COUNTRY, SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN, EMIL FUCHS & dates in cartouche below Angel kneeling over dead soldiers body on battlefield / PAX with radiating sun over scene of troops near harbour with ships and a image of a female warrior drawing sword. Designed by E Fuchs for Elkington. BHM 3876. 57.00g, 53.00mm, 12h.Good Very Fine. A rare medal produced in three sizes and metals to be awarded to the families of those who gave their lives during the Boer Wars, some were issued with the Queens dates and text, and this one as others, were issued during the reign of the King.