Mervyn Mitton Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 This is an interesting memento of the Boer War. The coin - a Kruger 1/- has the date 1898. The hallmark on the 1/2 watch chain is for 1907. My feeling is that he was in the Br. Army and picked up the coin. Perhaps in 1907 - or, later - it was mounted as an 'Albert' or, decorative suspender. Watch chains could be 'full' or, 'half' - if full, then the other end had a choice - it could be a sovereign holder; a snuff box - or, a vesta case for matches. Perhaps members can add their comments...
The Monkey God Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Talking of 1907, I picked this up earlier today, paid less than ?100 for it so I think I`ve had a bargain?
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