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Medals to Xalanga Mounted Rifles - by: djb
I am currently cross-referencing some Wepener men who served in the Xalanga MR. The WO100 index says the XMR roll is at the end of WO100/278 but it is not in the version available from TNA. It is also...
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Medals to the Transkei Mounted Rifles - by: djb
The Transkei Mounted Rifles were raised in Butterworth in December 1899. A very desirable QSA from the next DNW auction Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (2) RoM OFS (114 Pte. A. D. Venables. Transkei M.R.)...
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Medals to the Tsomo Mounted Rifle Club - by: djb
The Tsomo or T'Somo Mounted Rifle Club was a small unit in Cape Colony under Captain Elson. They have 2 Pages on the roll in WO100/285, 160-161. The AG2 informations says 33 medals were issued. There...
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Engcobo Mounted Rifle Club - by: djb
In his list of local units raised in December 1899, Creswicke lists the Engcobo MRC: The glorious work done by Cape Colony in aid of the Empire may be appreciated in viewing the following figures,...
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The Indian Contingent - by: David Grant
The Corps of Guides This bronze QSA was my find of last year and it was found locally. The naming is indistinct but "Corps" and "Guides" as well as the prenominal number "35" can be seen with a glass....
View ArticleRegister of Surviving medals awarded to St John Ambulance Brigade - by:...
The attachment is a listing from the register of surviving medals. It uses the following key: Q = QSA B = SJAB Bronze medal K = KSA C = China Medal + = Other medals Yes = image of medal/group Please...
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QSA - Copy clasps - by: djb
I saw a QSA on a dealer's site today and immediately thought the DoM clasp was a copy. Here are are the clasps. What do you think?
View ArticleTheunissen, Max Jeremias Vorster. Veldkornet - by: djb
Served: Pretoria. Awarded the DTD (Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst).
View ArticleStapelburg, G J. Burger - by: djb
3 duplicate names on the roll. Forename/initials: Gideon Jacobus. Served: Ermelo. Forename/initials: Gideon Jacobus. Served: Ermelo. Received the Wound Ribbon (Lint voor Verwonding). Forename/initials:...
View ArticleEsterhuizen, A J H. Burger - by: djb
3 duplicate names on the roll. Forename/initials: Andries Johannes H. Served: Potchefstroom. Forename/initials: Andries Johannes H. Served: Wolmaranstad. Forename/initials: Andries Johannes H. Served:...
View ArticleCoetzee, A J. Burger - by: djb
2 duplicate names on the roll. Forename/initials: Andrias Jacobus. Served: Potchefstroom. Forename/initials: Andries Jacobus. Served: Potchefstroom.
View ArticleBreytenbach, Hemanus Johannes S. Asst Veldkornet - by: djb
Served: Ermelo. Awarded the DTD (Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst) and received the Wound Ribbon (Lint voor Verwonding).
View ArticleMedals to the Farmer's Guard - by: Rory
I recently posted on a QSA to FJL Dillon, who having served with Nesbitt's Horse, went on to the South African Constabulary where, and this is the query part, he was detached to the Farmers Guard. I...
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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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Medals to Roberts' Horse - by: djb
The QSA to Lt Hon Algernon Littleton Picture courtesy of DNW QSA (6) RoK Paar Drie Joh Witt 01 (Lieut: Hon: A. Littleton. Roberts Horse.) in fitted leather Carrington & Co. case, with the initials...
View ArticleWestern Province Mounted Rifles - RQMS John William Lowers - by: Jake121
I've recently been researching my Family tree and traced a John William Lowers who lived in South Africa from atleast 1895 when he had his first child. He served in the WPMR as the RQMS, It seems...
View ArticleMedals to the Commander in Chief's Body Guard - by: djb
Initially a small personal bogy guard for Lord Roberts comprising picked colonial men, the unit was expanded to over 1,000 men. Click here for the unit information. From Liverpool Medals: BSACM reverse...
View ArticleMedals to the Leicester Regiment - by: djb
From Liverpool Medals: QSA (1) Talana (3811 Pte W. Hawley, 1st Leicester Regt.) Severely Wounded on 30th October 1899 at Farquhar’s Farm. William Hawley enlisted on 3rd August 1893. He served overseas...
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