Boer War Tribute Medal issued by the Borough of Portsmouth

Made by WJD, Birmingham, 1900 (c).

The Boer War (1899-1902) was notable for the number of civilian soldiers who volunteered for service in South Africa. There was immense civic pride in their achievements and many towns and cities issued medals such as this to mark their service.

From the Upfill-Brown/Hibbard Collection of the National Army Museum. Purchased with the generous assistance of Mr and Mrs S N Roditi's Charitable Trust and the Friends of the National Army Museum