S.S. Maine 1899 Hospital Ship Boer War Medallion and Case

A scarce original 'S.S. MAINE BERNARD N.BAKER ESQ 1899 medallion'; white metal example complete with original green velvet fitted case and inscribed: 'LENT TO BRITISH GOVT FOR USE IN TRANSVAAL WAR BY PRES. OF ATLANTIC TRANSPORT COY' the reverse: 'FITTED AS HOSPITAL SHIP BY MESSRS FLECTCHER SON & FEARNALL LTD LONDON FOR THE AMERICAN LADIES HOSPITAL SHIP FUND CHAIRMAN. LADY R.CHURCHILL HON. SEC. MRS A. BLOW HON. TREA. MRS RONALDS'. Good condition, filed edge to one spot, otherwise very presentable.
Diameter 44mm.

Code: 66926