Lot 4766
Sale 130 · 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 with clear ghost dates), - five clasps - Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Belfast; King's South Africa Medal 1902, - two clasps - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. 285 Pte B.Senior, Cldstm: Gds: on first medal, 285 Pte B.Senior. Coldstream Guards. on second medal. Both medals impressed. Display mounted, some contact marks on second medal, otherwise good very fine.
Together with birth certificate (torn); Certificate of Discharge; Parchment Certificate of Character (2, 20 October 1898 and 21 July 1902); several photos.
Ben Senior, farmer, age 20, born in Parish of Upton, County of York, England; attested at Wakefield, England 21Oct1895 for Coldstream Guards; service in Reserves of more than 5 years and in Army for 6 years for a total of 12 years with 2 years abroad; Disch.20Oct1907 at London; Certificate of Character 20Oct1898 Very Good; Certificate of Character 21Jul1902 Good.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $550