Great Britain: Queen's South Africa Medal (QSM),
for the 2nd Boer War, with Clasps "South Africa
1902" and "Cape Colony".
Attributed to: 38012 PTE R. SLATER 27th BN. IMP.
YEO.
(Private Richard Slater, 27th Battalion, Imperial
Yeomanry).
The Queen's South Africa Medal was instituted by
Queen Victoria in 1900 & was awarded to military
personnel, war correspondents & civilian officials
who served in South Africa during the 2nd Boer
War from 11 Oct. 1899 to 31 May 1902.
The clasps:
The "CAPE COLONY" clasp was awarded to all
troops in the Cape of Good Hope at any time
between 11 Oct. 1899 and 31 May 1902 inclusive,
who had not received a clasp for a specific
action in the Cape of Good Hope, or the "Natal"
clasp.
The "SOUTH AFRICA 1902" clasp was awarded to
all troops who served in South Africa between 01
Jan. 1902 and 31 May 1902 inclusive, who were
not eligible for the King's South Africa Medal.
The Imperial Yeomanry was formed in 1899 and
was disbanded in 1908.
It was a Volunteer Cavalry Regiment and saw
action mainly in the 2nd Boer War.
FULL SIZE
2nd Boer War 1899-1902
Item 100% original - ribbon original
Condition as on the photos
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