National Commemorative Medal The Absent Minded Beggar Spink & Son London

A scarce original Boer War period '1899 -1900 The National Commemorative Medal'; unmarked silver example the obverse depicting a wounded but defiant British soldier, rifle at the ready, a representation of 'A Gentleman in Khaki' by Richard Caton Woodville; the reverse inscribed 'The Queen God Bless Her' 'This Medal Commemorates The Magnificent Response of Britain's Sons To The Empire's Call To Arms Transvaal War 1899-1900' 'Daily Mail Kipling Poem'; with maker's details to the reverse 'Spink & Son London'. Good condition, very minor edge knock to reverse.
Diameter approx 45mm.

Code: 70086