Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902

Medals

A circular medal, obverse shows left-facing bust of Queen Victoria. Reverse shows Britannia, holding flag and laurel crown, soldiers, and ships and has inscription: ‘SOUTH AFRICA’ around top. Edge is inscribed: ‘7125 PTE A. MOIR. DURHAM L.I.’ (Impressed capitals). Has 2 medal clasps: ‘SOUTH AFRICA 1902’ and ‘TRANSVAAL’. Ribbon has red edges with two blue stripes and a broad central orange stripe. Associated person: Moir, A (service number: 7125)

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NotesKeyword: silver; Part: medal
CategoryMedals
SubcategoryQueen'S South Africa Medal 1899-1902
Date1899,
1902
EraVictorian (1837 to 1901),
20th Century (1901 to 2000),
Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
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PeopleMoir
PlacesBritannia
EventsCampaign
Keywords
ExpandDURHAM L.I. Impressed capitals,
broad central orange stripe,
7125 PTE A. MOIR,
two blue stripes,
circular medal,
left-facing bust,
Queen Victoria,
laurel crown,
SOUTH AFRICA,
2 medal clasps,
red edges,
obverse,
Reverse,
Britannia,
flag,
soldiers,
ships,
inscription,
top,
TRANSVAAL,
Ribbon,
campaign

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