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Tinned chocolate
A tin of chocolate as presented to British troops during the Boer War by Queen Victoria. The tin is gilt and has a red lid with a blue border. There is a circular embossed portrait of Queen Victoria in the centre, coloured gold. To the left the Royal monogram 'V R I' below a crown, tro the right, 'SOUTH AFRICA 1900'. Below, a facsimile hand-written inscription: 'I wish you a happy New Year Victoria R I.'
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Object Details
| ID: | AAB0026 |
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| Collection: | Food and related equipment |
| Type: | Tinned chocolate |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Second Boer War, 1889-1902 |
| Date made: | 1900 |
| People: | Queen Victoria |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 20 x 159 x 95 mm |