Description: 1899-1902 S Africa Silver Queen's S Africa Medal With Cape Colony Clasp Barac-131 Campaign Medal J. E. Dwyer PCGS AU-58 The Queen’s South Africa Medal was instituted by Queen Victoria in 1899 and authorised by Army Order. The Medal was awarded to British and Colonial military personnel, civilians, noncombatants, and other war correspondents who served during the Anglo-Boer War between 1899 and 1902. While the Silver Medal was generally awarded, Bronze Medals were awarded to some local and native contingents, Indian personnel, members of the West India Regiment, and other non-attested men. It is estimated that 178 000 Medals were awarded. There are 3 different versions of the Silver Medal which vary by reverse engraving and design. The first version was instituted at the beginning of the war and depicts the inscription “SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1900” as well as an image of Britannia holding a wreath that extends to the “R” of “AFRICA”. The second version of the Medal was issued after 1900, as the war continued. Since many Medals were already minted, the reverse date “1899-1900” was removed. The reverse design of the second version Medal is the same as the first except that a faded impression of the dates “1899-1900”, can sometimes be seen. A third version of the Medal was minted with an altered reverse image after a need for more awards arose when the first and second versions of the Medal ran out. The third version features a design of Britannia holding a wreath that extends to the “F” of “AFRICA” and is not dated. Approximately between 50 and 70 dated Medals were issued to Canadian troops. These photos are part of the description, please see photos in all angles and check them closely before place your bid, then bid on what you see and know. If you have questions please contact us and we will be happy to assist you! Payment options are limited to PayPal (for confirmed PayPal accounts) and wire transfers. We will only ship to confirmed addresses. Shipping is free, and the packages are insured.
Price: 695 USD
Location: Bellevue, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-13T20:26:08.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Almost Uncirculated
Composition: Silver
Type: Medal
Grade: AU-58
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Certification: PCGS
