Boer War South African Coat of Arms Union Flag patriotic rifle badge

A scarce original circa pre-1902 'Boer War patriotic brooch'; a large imposing unmarked silver gilt example, depicting Queen Victoria Crowned crossed rifle and 'Union Flag'; to the left the 'Coat of Arms of the Transvaal' and to the right those of the 'Orange Free State' all in fine quality vivid enamelling; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Max Minck & Co Durban" and "Patent" mark. Very good condition, complete with old period replacement padded pin fittings, enamel almost perfect except for defect to rifle butt.
Width approx 46mm.
Height approx 24mm.

Please see: 'BOER WAR MEMORABILIA The Collectors' Guide by Pieter Oosthuizen' for a similar example of this brooch illustrated from the 'Oosthuizen Collection'.