fabricated from light red nylon
demonstrating some oxidation to the reverse
measuring 40 mm (w) x 950 mm (l)
with crisp edges and tips
Oxygen masks were very uncomfortable
United Kingdom. A Kimberley Star, 1900 Auction Archive fabricated from light red nylonInstituted 1900. In silver, measures 40. 7 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), weighs 15. 19 grams, reverse marked AHD denoting Darby and Sons, Birmingham, with a date mark denoting 1900, worn on original ribbon, dark patina, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: The Kimberly Star was issued by the mayor of Kimberly, H. A. Oliver, to members of the garrison, or next of kin, who served 90 days in the siege of Kimberley during the Anglo Boer War between October 1,