Lot 3656
Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Pair: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 2 reverse), - three clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 340 Pte F.Shaw, Queensland M.R. on first medal, 390 Ranger F.Shaw, Cattle Rang: on last medal. Both medals impressed. Court mounted, toned, very fine.
Ex I.S.Wright, Sydney 18 September 2007.
The Corps of Cattle Rangers was a unit raised in South Africa for the protection and safe conduct of captured stock.
Frederick Shaw, age 42, of Hann's Paddock, West End, Townsville; Enl.08May1900 with 4th Qld Imperial Bushmen (QIB Contingent); Emb.18May1900; Disemb.23Jun1900 at Cape Town and for operations against Boers near Pretoria; Disch.05Jul1901 in South Africa; Enl.06Jul1901 to Cattle Rangers; Disch.16Jan1902.
- Estimate
- $5,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,800