An interesting pair to Mr. Harry L. Bernstein, an Armourer in the employ of the Maxim Company, attached to the West African Frontier Force, late Lieutenant in Raaf's Column.

BRITISH SOUTH AFRICACOMPANYMEDAL 1890-97, reverse Matabeleland 1893 (Lieut., Raff's Column); EAST AND WEST AFRICA 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (Mr., W.A.F.F.), mounted court style for display, extremely fine (2)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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Both medals confirmed on the appropriate rolls, the first showing him C/O. The Maxim Company, Cartridge Works, Dartford, the second giving him as one of three civilian armourers attached to the W.A.F.F. Corps during the operations in 1897-98.