Lot of 7 Original British Medals and Ribbons with 8 clasps awarded to Private A. The medals and ribbons include Queen’s Sudan Medal, Queen’s South Africa Medal with 3 State clasps, King’s South Africa Medal with 2 clasps, WW1 1914 Star with “5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914″ bar, British War Medal, The Victory Medal and 1897 Khedive’s Sudan Medal with 2 clasps. 1 Queen’s Sudan Medal is in silver and was awarded British and Egyptian forces which took part in the Sudan campaign between 1896 and 1898. No clasps were awarded. Around the rim is the recipient’s information 4229 Pte A. 2 Queen’s South Africa Medal which is also in silver with 3 State clasps- Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony. This medal was awarded to British and Colonial military personnel and civilians employed in official capacity who served in the Second Boer War in South Africa from 11 October 1899 to 31 May 1902. The rim of this medal is noted 4229 PTE A. Bennett 2 Sea Highrs. The Transvaal clasp was awarded to all troops in the South African Republic at any time between 24 May 1900 and 31 May 1902 who had not received a clasp for a specific action. The Orange Free State clasp was awarded to all troops who were in this area between 28 Feb 1900 and 31 May 1902 who had not received a clasp for a specific action in the Orange Free State. Cape Colony clasp was awarded to all troops in the Cape of Good Hope at any time between 11 Oct 1899 and 31 May 1902 who had not received a clasp for a specific action in the Cape of Good Hope or the “Natal” clasp. 3 Kings South Africa Medal in silver with 2 clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. The King’s South Africa medal was awarded to all British and Colonial military personnel who served in the Second Boer War in South Africa and who were in the theatre on or after 1 Jan 1902 and who had completed 18 months of service in the conflict prior to 1 June 1902. This medal was always paired with the Queen’s South Africa medal, it was never awarded singly. Around the rim of the Kings South Africa medal is engraved 4229 Pte A. The “South Africa 1901″ clasp was awarded to all troops who served in S. Africa between 1 Jan. 1901 and 31 Dec. 1901 while the “South Africa 1902″ clasp was awarded to all troops who served in S. 1902 and 31 May 1902. 4 1914 Star medal (Mons Star) and “5thAug-22Nov 1914″ bar both in bronze. The 1914 Star Medal was awarded to those served in a theatre of war during 1914. The “5thAug-22Nov 1914″ bar was awarded to all those who were “under fire” in France or Belgium during those dates. The reverse side of the star is engraved 3/7553 PRT:A. 5 The silver British War Medal which was awarded to a member of the fighting forces who had to leave his native shore in any part of the British Empire while on service. The rim of this medal is engraved 3/7353 PTE. The service number is slightly different on the 1914 Star Medal from the British War Medal for Private Bennett. 6Bronze The Victory Medal which was awarded to all who entered into a theatre of war. The rim on this medal is engraved 3/7353 PTE. HIGHRS The same engraving as noted on the silver War Medal. 7 The silver Khedive’s Sudan Medal (1897) and 2 clasps. This medal was established in 1897 and was awarded by the Khedivate of Egypt for service during the Mahdist War in Sudan. The rim of this medal is engraved 3229 A. BENNETT 1st SEA HIGHRS. Additional photos are available upon request. Total weight of the ribbons, clasps, medals and rear pin is 307 grams. As noted in the photos, the ribbons show some soiling and wear. The rear display pin is curved but closes securely. The medals have not been polished. The item “Original 7 British Medals & Ribbons, 8 Clasps Sudan, Boer, WW1- A. Bennett SeaHgh” is in sale since Sunday, October 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\19th Century (1800-1899)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “eck88810″ and is located in Barelona, Spain. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: Sudan, Boer War & WW1
- Clothing Type: not applicable
- Service: Army Seaforth Highlanders
- Era: 1816-1913
