Lot 1375
Sale 140 · 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.
Together with miniature pair for Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 with two clasps for Cape Colony and Orange Free State and King's South Africa Medal 1902 with two clasps for South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902.
Ex I.S.Wright, Sydney 18 September 2007 and Noble Numismatics Sale 122 (lot 3656).
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.
With research.
- Estimate
- $6,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,600