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Boer War Medal Presented By The Town Council And Citizens Of Leith For Service In The South African War 1902

1900
Boer War Medal Presented By The Town Council And Citizens Of Leith For Service In The South African War 1902
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This medal was awarded to Sir Malcolm Smith (1856 – 1935) who was Provost of Leith from 1908 to 1917.

[see 0479-020 for inscription on reverse]

[From a series of photos donated by Malcolm Smith, great-grandson of Sir Malcolm Smith]

Donor number: 0479-019

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1900s 1902 Africa badge Boer War colour commonwealth crest Edinburgh Edwardian emblem Empire Leith medal motto provost ribbon rifle ship South Africa South African War THELMA
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