Lot 3587
Sale 123 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, (type 3 reverse), - clasp - Natal. Captain H.C.Simpson. F.I.D. Impressed. Hairline scratches in field, otherwise very fine.
Not located on roll of Field Intelligence Department, however, in the book titled 'Fields of Battle: Terrain in Military History' edited by P.Doyle, and Matthew R.Bennett it states, 'On arrival on this front, Buller set up a Field Intelligence Department including Captain A. Kenny Herbert and Captain H.C.Simpson which compiled a map of the area along the Tugela which had to be taken to advance to Ladysmith.'
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $400