Brooch, South African War

Production date
Circa 1938
 Description
A round 15 carat gold brooch with an open centre across which lies a fern leaf. The middle of the leaf is infilled with white enamel. " SOUTH AFRICAN / WAR" is marked in gold on the enamel. "MRS C.H. BURGESS / JUNE 1938. / HON. MEMBER / N.T.S.A.W.V.A." is marked on the obverse. "A TOKEN OF / APPRECIATION / AND DEVOTION." is marked on the reverse.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1938
Production period
1930s
Subject person
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This medal was awarded to Ann Burgess, who together with her husband Charles Burgess, was instrumental in many patriotic initiatives and support of war veterans in Taranaki.
Accession number
A59.205
Collection type
Social History
Material
Gold
Metal
Enamel

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