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    Sale 1231

    Medals and Militaria relating to the Boer War

    Spink London

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    20 - 21 October 1999

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    Lot 408

    ANGLO-BOERE OORLOG 1899-1902 (Burger D.J. Dercksen), extremely fine

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    GBP 69

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    GBP 50 - GBP 70

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    ANGLO-BOERE OORLOG 1899-1902 (Burger D.J. Dercksen), extremely fine

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    Lot Essay

    Burger Daniel Jacobus Dercksen was a member of the Krugersdorp Commando and served from 30.9.1899 to June 1902. He fought at Colenso and on the Tugela Heights.

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