Boer War "SIEGE OF BEACONSFIELD" medal. At the outset of the South African War the residential township of Beaconsfield and the town of Kimberly, were besieged by Boer forces. The siege lasted for four months without surrender before relief came from a British cavalry detachment led by General French. The medal was commissioned by the Mayor of Beaconsfield, Mr J.M. Pratley. The white metal medal was presented to the children of all races in the township. The presentation ceremony was delayed until the end of 1901 because the war continued longer than had been anticipated; even then the Peace celebrated by the medal was still several months away.
OBVERSE : The full-figure of the Roman Goddess Pax extending an olive branch in her right hand, cradling a cornucopia in her left and standing on a small plinth. Beneath in an arc: PEACE. Legend above: CHILDRENS MEDAL PRESENTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL and below between stops: 1900.
REVERSE : Coat of Arms of Beaconsfield with motto: FORTI NIHIL DIFFICILE (nothing difficult for the strong) on a ribbon below. Legend above: SIEGE OF BEACONSFIELD and below: 14 OCTOBER 1899 15 FEBRUARY 1900
REF : Laidlaw : 0188 ($180)
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