Structure
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: ‘8173 PTE R. POTTER. VOL: COY DURHAM LT INFY’ (Impressed capitals). Has 4 medal clasps: ‘LAING’S NEK’, ‘TRANSVAAL’, ‘ORANGE FREE STATE’ and ‘CAPE COLONY’. Ribbon has red edges with two blue stripes and a broad central orange stripe. Associated person: Potter, R (service number: 8173)
ref no. | DURLI:4126.3 | ||||||
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Notes | Keyword: silver; Part: medal | ||||||
Category | Medals | ||||||
Subcategory | Queen'S South Africa Medal 1899-1902 | ||||||
Date | 1899, 1902 | ||||||
Era | Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932), Victorian (1837 to 1901), 20th Century (1901 to 2000) | ||||||
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