Historical information
Souvenir token issued to acknowledge the return of Australian troops from the South African (Boer) War in December 1900.
Physical description
Two sided circular copper coloured disc struck as a souvenir to welcome home troops from the South African War. The device has a profile of a woman's head surrounded by flags & a crown. Under the head are words: British Transvaal 1899-1900. The reverse has two hands joined. Surrounded by words. A hole has been drilled in the top to take a chain.
Inscriptions & markings
Obverse side: “British Transvaal 1899-1900”
Reverse side: “Return of troops from South Africa Dec 1900. Welcome home Australians”
