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An original and scarce National Commemorative medal, known as "The Absent Minded Beggar". Produced by Spink & Son, London, 1899-1900 to raise funds for the Kipling Poem War Fund.
22.5 mm silver, with ring mount. 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". Maker marked S&S.
Very light contact marks and surface marks. Very good condition.
