One of six silver 'Boer War' teaspoons, 1899. This one depicting Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell.
Silver, all by 'WA', probably William Aitken of Birmingham, assayed in Chester and Birmingham, 1899.
Depicting portraits of Generals Sir John French, Sir Redvers Buller, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Sir George White, FM Frederick Sleigh Roberts and Horatio Herbert Kitchener.
Each with the portrait in bas relief at the end of the handle, in a maroon leather-covered presentation box.
Associated with the Boer War (1899-1902).