Lance Corporal J Bryant - by: Elmarie
Early in 1902, Colonel E.C. Knox’s column swept across the Eastern Transvaal in a great ‘drive’ to round up the scattered Boer Commandos. On 1st February 1902 there was a skirmish with the Bethal...
View ArticleWanted: Boer War British uniform - by: djb
This is not quite a medals wanted request but rather a request for an original British uniform of the war. The uniform is wanted by the Anglo Boer War Museum in Bloemfontein. If anyone can help, please...
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Douglas (Duglass) Woods - 63rd Rifles (H.P.B.) and 2nd (S.S.) Bn. R.C.R. -...
Douglas (Duglass) L. Woods 63rd Rifles. (Halifax Provisional Battalion) 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment For your viewing pleasure I present to you a pair of medals earned by...
View Article744 Sergent J.A.P.E. Kerr, Cape Police (Special) / Driver J. Kerr, C.G.R. -...
Good Afternoon Everyone...... I just picked up an as sold pair, QSA/KSA, of course but I am sure that they are not a pair but still...... The Queen's South Africa Medal: Named: J. Kerr, Cape Government...
View ArticleCongratulations on 3K posts! - by: LinneyI
Mike Congratulations on three thousand posts (gulp)! Always interesting to read them. Best regards IL.
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Douglas (Dugless) Woods - 63rd Rifles (H.P.B.) and 2nd (S.S.) Bn. R.C.R. -...
Douglas (Dugless) L. Woods 63rd Rifles. (Halifax Provisional Battalion) 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment For your viewing pleasure I present to you a pair of medals earned by...
View ArticleThe Anglo Boer Musuem, Bloemfontein - by: djb
I was able to visit the excellent Anglo Boer Museum last week and meet Johan, Elmarie and Victoria. Elmarie is an active member of the forum. The Anglo Boer Museum is the only museum dedicated to the...
View ArticleThe Scottish Cyclist Company - by: SWB
The section on this unit states: "The Scottish Cyclist Company was raised in South Africa." Where does that info come from? Thanks Meurig
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Ladysmith Siege Anniversary - by: Rory
I acquired yesterday a group about which all will be revealed in the fullness of time - but for the benefit of collectors I am posting a series of photos of the comprehensive siege anniversary papers...
View ArticleVolume I of Cassell's History of the Boer War added to Books - by: djb
Cassell's produced a two volume history of the war. The first volume has been added in searchable PDF format to the site. Volume I comprises 937 pages and 77 chapters. The chapters are accessible at...
View ArticleChurchill's 'A roving commission - my early life' added to Books - by: djb
I used this book last week for an account of the Albert Medal to the train men at Chieveley. The whole book has been uploaded in searchable PDF format. 434 pages, split into 29 individual chapters....
View ArticleTPR. A. Cornelius Dennisons Scouts - by: David Grant
Perhaps worth keeping for posterity. Late issue circa 1917 I seem to recall. www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/237426668/Boer_w...SA_medal_Bronze.html
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Isandlwana - by: djb
A few pictures from a lovely visit to the quiet and atmospheric battlefield of Isandlwana
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Elandslaagte cemetery - by: djb
The cemetery at Elandslaagte for who who fell during the battle at Elandslaagte.
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Wepener - by: djb
This map tries to make sense of the contemporary maps and current geography to explain the defensive positions.
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T O'Dell Imperial Light Horse - what did I miss? - by: rdarby
I just sold a single QSA I have had for a while but don't remember there being anything special about, to 1230 T O'Dell Imperial Light Horse, with the TVL and OFS clasps. It sold almost on listing,...
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Monuments at Elandslaagte - by: djb
In addition to the cemetery, there are four other memorials at Elandslaagte, two on the hill to the left and two on the hill to the right (as viewed from the British advance). At the base of the hill...
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Medals to the Royal Fusiliers - by: djb
Picture courtesy of Warwick & Warwick IGS 1854 (1) Hazara 1888 (**41 2d Bn R. Suss R) QSA (5) CC OFS Tr 01 02 (6138 Rl Fusiliers) Tibet Medal (1) Gyantse (8138 1st Bn Ryl Fusrs) BWM to 21280 Pte...
View ArticleCanadian Q.S.A.'s and North West Canada Medal 1885 - by: QSAMIKE
Good Evening Gentlemen...... Hi Rory..... You asked in a previous thread how many pairs or groups contained both a Queen's South Africa Medal and a North West Canada Medal....... I answered you that I...
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