Lot 2639
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Namibia, German South West Africa Equestrian Monument 75th Anniversary, 1987, in .999 fine silver (5 ounces), obverse, Equestrian Monument (original name Reiterdenkmal), reverse, elephants, a proof medal by Budapest Mint with certificate. FDC.
Ex M.M.Andrews Collection.
The Equestrian Monument is situated in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was inaugurated on 27 January 1912, the birthday of German emperor Wilhelm II. The monument honours the soldiers and civilians that died on the German side of the Herero and Namaqua War of 1904-1907 and also in the Kalahari Expedition in 1908.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $200