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Medals to the Imperial Yeomanry - by: djb
Pictures courtesy of Liverpool Medals QSA (4) CC Rhod OFS Tr (Lt Sir. A. Armstrong. Bt. 61. Co. 17/Imp. Yeo.) Sir Andrew Harvey Armstrong was born on 23rd May 1866, the son of Reverend Sir Edmund...
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Medals to the King's Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC) - by: djb
Campaign group of 4 to 5191 Sgt W S Edgeley, KRRC Picture courtesy of Warwick and Warwick. IGS 1854 (2) Hazara 1891, Samana 1891(Pte 1st Bn K.R. Rif C) IGS 1895 (1) Relief of Chitral 1895 (Corpl 1st Bn...
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Medals to the RAMC - by: djb
(A potentially large thread but here goes..) Picture courtesy of DNW MBE (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver (hallmarks for London 1919); QSA(5) CC, OFS, Tr, SA01, SA02 (14924 Pte. J. G....
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The QSA with all 26 clasps - by: QSAMIKE
Good Evening Gentlemen...... Just got this frame back from a local museum that I had loaded it to for one of their display's...... I broke the Plexiglas that I had and this is the first time that I...
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MM and QSA combinations - by: djb
I have been pondering approximately (very approximately as you'll see) how many QSA and Military Medals combinations there are. The answer is out there but it will take some time to determine it, so in...
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Boer War DSOs - by: djb
There were some 1,160 DSOs awarded for the Boer War. At the time of the Boer War it was given to officers with senior command responsibilities, typically upwards of Major, however it was bestowed upon...
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Medals to the Sussex Regiment - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW IGS 1895 (2) Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (3942 Pte. E. Baxter 2d. Bn. Ryl. Suss. Regt.); QSA (3) Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (3942 Pte. E....
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Artillery and Ammunition - by: Neville_C
Having just seen a thread about driving bands, I thought it might be worth starting a topic devoted to artillery and ammunition. To start the ball rolling, here is a photograph of "Boer Ammunition...
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Defence of Mafeking - by: djb
A clasp inscribed "Defence of Mafeking” will be granted to all troops in the garrison of Mafeking between October 13th, 1899 and May 17th, 1900, both days inclusive.
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Medals to HMS Powerful - by: QSAMIKE
Good Afternoon Everyone...... I was going through an old book on the BW that I had not looked in for a very very long time and I found an item that I had put away for safety and then completely...
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Medals to the FID - by: djb
I'm not sure why medals to the FID are so appealing - other than the fact that I have never owned one I like this combination that Lockdales have for sale on 16 May 15: QSA with bars TH/RoL with KSA...
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A Royal Inniskilling man in the Relief of Ladysmith - by: Rory
This medal was a purchase at the most recent City Coins Auction and I had quite forgotten about it! The Relief (and the Defence) of Ladysmith has always fascinated me hence my predilection when it...
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Medals to the 9th Lancers - by: djb
Group to Lt Col M O Little, 9th Lancers Pictures courtesy of Morton and Eden CM (m) converted from b/b CBE (1st, mil) Afgha (2) Kabul, Kandahar (Lieut: M. O. Little. 9th Lancers); Kabul to Kandahar...
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Medals to Natal Naval Volunteers - by: LinneyI
Forum members Last year, in the body of a certain UK dealer's list, IL espied a QSA on offer; described as being awarded to the "Natal Native Volunteers". Intrigued, your correspondent sent a query....
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Medals to the 5th Lancers - by: djb
Medals to Major A C Little. Picture courtesy of Jager Medals Egypt (1) Suakin 1885 (CAPT A.C. LITTLE 5th LANCERS QSA (2) Nat Tr (MAJOR A.C. LITTLE 5/LCRS) Khedive Star 1897 Jubilee Medal Major A. C....
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Medals to the Royal Artillery - by: djb
From the next Spink auction. Picture courtesy of Spink Afghan (0) (6291 Gunr. L. McLerie, C Batt. 4th Bde. R.A.); QSA (3) CC Paaed Drie (8127 Gnr. L. McLerie, 15th Coy. S.D. R.G.A.); China (0) (8127...
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Medals to the Essex Regiment - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW IGS 1895 (2) Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (Capt. W. Wreford-Brown, 2nd. Essex. Regt.) naming engraved in the style particular to the D.C.L.I. with which regiment he...
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Medals to the Highland Light Infantry - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW DSO GV and bar QSA (2) CC Witt (Lieut. C. T. Martin. 1/High. L.I.); KSA (2) (Lt. C. T. Martin. High. L.I.) Bronze Memorial Plaque (Cuthbert Thomas Martin) t DSO London Gazette...
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Medals to the Protectorate Regiment and PR Field Force - by: djb
[/i] Picture courtesy of Warwick and Warwick BSACM reverse Matabeleland 1893 (1964 Corpl A.J. Green B.B. Police) QSA (3) OFS DoM Tr renamed in official style to 58 Tpr A.J. Green Prot Rgt With copied...
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Medals to the Shropshire Light Infantry - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (4) CC Paard Drie Joh (3193. Pte. A. F. Whelan, 2nd. Shropshire Lt. Infy.); Visit to Ireland 1903 (C. A. Whelan. R.I.C.) with integral top shamrock suspension bar; Visit to...
View ArticleHorses for South Africa - by: BereniceUK
It occurred to me that I hadn't read anything about the acquisition and transport of horses for the use of the military in South Africa, so here are some newspaper reports I've compiled. 'Theirs Not To...
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Can anyone help decipher some handwriting? - by: Hudsontwin
Hi all, I am struggling to read the handwriting on Sgt.M T Smithwick's entry in the Border Scouts KSA Medal roll . Any help will be appreciated. thanks
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Medals to Bethune's Mounted Infantry - by: djb
Bethune's Mounted Infantry was raised in October 1899 by Major Bethune, 16th Lancers. Picture courtesy of Noble Numismatics QSA (6) Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith,...
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Medals to the Middlesex Regiment - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW [DSO] QSA (3) Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Capt & Adjt: W. C. C. Ash. Midd.x Rgt:) [14-15 trio] DSO London Gazette 14 January 1916. William Claudius Casson...
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Medals to Loch's Horse - by: djb
Loch's Horse was raised in London in March 1900 by Lord Loch, a former Governor of Cape Colony. It was unique in that it was the only privately raised and funded Regiment of the South African Mounted...
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Medals to the Hampshire Regiment - by: djb
Pictures courtesy of DNW CB (military b/b; QSA (4) Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, South Africa 1901 (Major. A. D. B. Buckley. 2/Hamps. Rgt.) CB London Gazette 19 June 1911 (Assistant Adjutant...
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Medals to the East Yorkshire Regiment - by: djb
Picture courtesy of City Coins Graspan (Near Reitz) 6 June 1901 On the evening of 5 June Colonel Elliott was informed that a Boer convoy was about 15 miles away from his own convoy and he detached...
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Medals to the Norfolk Regiment - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (2) Cape Colony, Orange Free State (411 Pte. E. Palmer, Norfolk Regt.); KSA (2) (411 Pte. E. Palmer. Norfolk Regt.); Militia LS&GC EdVII. (411 Pte. E. R. Palmer....
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Medals to the 18th Hussars - by: djb
The 18th Hussars were in South Africa when war broke out and many served in the engagement at Talana. Picture courtesy of Spink QSA (3) Natal, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (3945. Pte. R. Harling....
View ArticleService records for South African Light Horse? - by: vimy
Hello all, Can anyone advise whether service records of any sort survive for the South African Light Horse, and if they do, where they are held? Thanks in advance for any advice on this issue. Best...
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Sergeant 27595 William Gunn Magill – Royal Garrison Artillery - by: Smethwick
Berenice recently attracted my attention to Fort Hubberston (Milford Haven), a 17 mile drive from where I live, with her post regarding the death of Trumpeter William Benjamin Thomas Horn, who was born...
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Boer war relics - by: Frans
Small round object with crown and some letters in front,about 1cm diameter or smaller,very heavy for size,anybody have idea what it is and what it was used for please
View ArticleIs this Boer War uniform? - by: Bines
My Great Grandfather was in the South Lancs regiment. Sgt James Noonan. As I am not familiar with military uniform, can anyone advise if this could be a picture of him? It was found in family...
View ArticleSchutte surname OFS commando killed in action - by: ken bird
Good day, I wonder if anyone can assist. My in law's side of the family were predominantly Bethlehem farmers, pre ABW but actually had a Bethlehem street address after the ABW. I have an idea this may...
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Three times a Bugler - William Hinds of the K.R.R.C. - by: Rory
It's seldom that one finds a medal to a Bugler. It's also much less common to find three medals to that rank to the same man. Here is William Hinds' story. William Hinds Wounded in Action – Tugela...
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Another Boer War Sweetheart Badge? - by: fdraskovic
I've had this Boer War badge for years and decided today was the day to identify it. I assumed it was a sweetheart badge and did a search of past forum topics, finding this one the most pertinent,...
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PENARTH TRIBUTE MEDAL - by: Moranthorse1
Picked up this non-silver example of the Penarth Peace Celebration medal at Yate Militaria Fair today for small money. Please see Neville C's description on the "Tribute Medals" post on this forum. A...
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ACOCK'S GREEN TYG - by: Neville_C
Does anyone have any information regarding the presentation of these Coalport porcelain tygs / loving cups? Inscribed: "A / MEMENTO / OF THE / SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN / 1899 - 1900. / IN RECOGNITION OF...
View ArticleHelp with research for a book. - by: Hiraeth
Hello All, Firstly, it is incredible to see such a vast forum dedicated to what is often an overlooked but very important war. I appreciate all of you for your time reading this and for the work you...
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4343 William Lammas 7th (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards - by: Dave F
William Lammas was born in the last quarter of 1879 at Whitcombe. The hamlet of Witcombe is located in the county of Somerset, South West England, four miles south of the town of Somerton. In 1881,...
View ArticleTobacco Jar - by: Davidtags
I have recently purchased a wooden carved tea caddy (it could be something else) from Germany. It is carved with 1901-1902 - Pragt Maakt Magt - Boer Camp - Diyatalawa Ceylon. The carving on the front...
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Household Cavalry Museum, London - by: djb
I visited this museum yesterday with high expectations but these were soon tempered when the curator said it was a very small museum. It did contain a range of artefacts from the 18th Century to the...
View ArticleImages from 'On the Transvaal border' published by W H Gill, 1900 - by: djb
Described as 'An album of fifty fully-described war pictures from photographs taken mainly on the Boer side by a resident in the Orange Free State during the campaign' and 'An artistic and unique...
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Viljoen's Drift - by: djb
In the OFS, on the border with the Transvaal, a railway town and nearby crossing point across the Vaal River. 'The little station, at the extreme north of the Orange River Colony, was the terminus of...
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Battle of Talana - by: Frans
Can anyone please tell me if Lancasters were at battle of Talana.Read somewhere that someone from Lancasters received medal with clasp of Battle of Talana and received comment that that's fake because...
View ArticleFirst Boer War: George Macpherson - by: geoffchew
My family interest in this site is in George Macpherson (1856-1899), who, as I recently discovered, was somehow involved in the Galeka War and First Boer War. His history is rather complicated. He was...
View ArticleFuller - Officer in Army - Great great great grand father I think? - by:...
Dear Forum Sleuths, I am trying to find info on the Fuller (Irish descent)family who moved to Cape Town from Britain during the first Anglo Boer War, and I am hoping some of you may have information to...
View ArticleAlfred Rutherford - by: cybermax
Hello everyone I am researching the history of my great uncle Alfred Rutherford and would appreciate any help. He was a private in the second battalion the rifles, I have discovered that so far. It may...
View ArticleSergeant Samuel Henry Lomas - by: Spree Farm
Hi, I was looking for a little more information on one of my relatives on my mothers side 3415/241062 Samuel Henry Lomas and noticed he didn't appear on your medal roll. He won the DCM for his actions...
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