obverse with map of Crete in the centre
A Most Distinguished Order of St
the twelve o’clock arm topped by a fan suspension culminating in an eyelet and ring retaining a period original full length of neck ribbon
It contains:
59th Regiment
United Kingdom. A Kimberley Star, 1900 certificate_of_authenticity obverse with map of CreteInstituted 1900. In silver, measures 40. 7 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), weighs 15. 19 grams, reverse marked AHD denoting Darby and Sons, Birmingham, with a date mark denoting 1900, worn on original ribbon, dark patina, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: The Kimberly Star was issued by the mayor of Kimberly, H. A. Oliver, to members of the garrison, or next of kin, who served 90 days in the siege of Kimberley during the Anglo Boer War between October 1,