Boer War 1900 Gift Tin To British Troops From Queen Victoria. 15.5 x 9.5cm.

Boer War 1900 Gift Tin To British Troops From Queen Victoria. 

In 1899 Queen Victoria decided to send a gift of tin boxes of chocolate to her troops serving in the Boer War in South Africa. It was intended that every soldier and officer should receive a box with the inscription 'South Africa 1900' and in the Queen's handwriting 'I wish you a happy New Year'.  

Rectangular tin with, on the lid, a portrait of Queen Victoria on a red ground with a blue edge, the royal cypher 'VRI', and the inscription, 'South Africa 1900'.

Size : 15.5 x 9.5 x 2cm

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