Historical information

Issued in 2012 by the Reserve Forces Day Council in Memory of the Boer War 1988-1902.

Significance

To signify memorial of the Boer War of 1899-1902. Issued by Reserve Forces Day Council 2012.

Physical description

An oval shaped medal issued in Memory of the Boer War 1899-1902 "A War Fought By Reservists" issued by the RFD (Reserve Forces Day Council) in 2012. The medal is oval in shape with enamel overlay in red and gold colours with a photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier (sepia in colour). There is a ribbon attached with the Boer War medal colours being Red, Blue Orange. Dimensions being 30mm x 45mm. Made of gold metal.

Inscriptions & markings

The Medal has an inscription around the oval outer-side : "A War Fought By Reservists" 1899-1902 RFD 2012. There is a sepia photograph centrally of a Boer War Soldier and above his outline are the words "In Memory".