Dannhauser, Abraham G. Veldkornet - by: djb
Served: Vryheid. Awarded the DTD (Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst).
View ArticleBadenhorst, Barend Jacobus De Lange. Asst Veldkornet - by: djb
Served: Vryheid. Awarded the DTD (Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst).
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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...
View ArticleBacon's / Sutherland's South African Battle Pictures - by: djb
I have seen a few of these pictures by A Sutherland from time to time and thought it useful to identify all the pictures in this series. My knowledge of the list is: 1 - Defence of Mafeking 2 -...
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QSA with the British South Africa Company Medal - by: djb
Three: Captain A. V. Gosling, The Rifle Brigade, late Major in the British South Africa Police, and Captain of “G” Troop, Bechuanaland Border Police, on the ill-fated Jameson Raid, for which he...
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Medals to the KRRC - by: djb
Pictures courtesy of DNW CMG, Companion’s breast badge converted for neck wear, silver-gilt and enamels; CVO ‘C530’; CBE 1st, Mils; DSO VR., silver-gilt and enamels, chips to both green enamel...
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Medals to the 5th Dragoon Guards - by: djb
Picture courtesy of Spink QSA (4) TH OFS RoL Tr (Capt. C.H. Stuart. 5/Drgn. Gds.) KSA (2) (Maj. C.H. Stuart. 5/Dgn. Gds.) Major Claude Houston Stuart-French, born March 1867, the third son of...
View ArticleTown Guard QSAs and DMT QSAs - by: Ian Brentnall
In recent months I've been collecting Town Guard QSA's but find that when I talk to dealers/collectors, they also include District Mounted Troops as Town Guard troops. Is this correct i.e. a...
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Medals to the Royal Engineers - by: djb
Picture courtesy of DNW KBE (Civil) CB (Civil) CMG QSA (2) CC, OFS (Capt. C. F. Close (CMG) RE) BWM 1914-20 (Col. C. F. Close) Belgium, Order of Leopold I, Officer’s breast badge with swords, Spain,...
View ArticleMedals to the Umvoti Mounted Rifles - by: Brett Hendey
Umvoti Mounted Rifles during the Anglo-Boer War The account that follows of the UMR’s role in the Anglo-Boer War is largely adapted from information in the comprehensive ‘History of the Umvoti Mounted...
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Medals to the Dorset Regiment - by: djb
Pictures courtesy of DNW ‘It was now the Dorsets turn and ‘E’ Company under Captain Arnold, having pushed along the reverse slope to the end of the ridge, dashed forward. They made a gallant attempt,...
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LIEUT ARTHUR EDWARD BRABANT - IMPERIAL LIGHT HORSE - by: Elmarie
BRABANT - Lieutenant Arthur Edward - Imperial Light Horse Wounded at Ladysmith on the 3rd Nov. 1899. Died on the 5th. Aged 33. Son of Major-General Sir E.Y. Brabant, KCB, CMG, MLA, (Commandant General...
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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....
View ArticleImperial Yeomanry Slouch Hat Rosette Badge - by: RoyS
Gentlemen, This may be a dumb question but as I have never been able to get any definitive answer from any source I thought I would pose it here. Although I do understand there just may be no answer!...
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Medals to Kitchener's Horse - by: djb
From the next DNW auction Picture courtesy of DNW OBE (Mil) HM 1918 QSA (4) RoK Paard Drief Joh (Lieut: A. M. A. Struben, Kitchener’s H.) Arthur Marinus Alexander Struben was born in Pretoria, South...
View ArticleMedals to Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry - by: djb
From the next Spink auction. QSA (5) CC OFS RoL Ts SA01 (Lieut. W. Otto, Thorney: M.I.), William Otto was severely wounded at the battle of Colenso on 15 December 1899. He resigned his appointment on...
View ArticleMedals to Steinaecker's Horse - by: Drakewood
Another of "my men"which may prove of interest. The account is a bit scrabbled but hopefully you 'll get the gist. I have a cracking studio portrait of Cashmanbut I don't know how to submit...
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