Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, South Africa 1902 (Lieut. D. Sparks, Natal Carbnrs.) very fine £220-260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals relating to the Boer War formed by two brothers.

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David Sparks was Chairman of Ladysmith Town Council, 1890-94 and 1897-98. In 1899 Ladysmith was proclaimed a Borough and elected its first Mayor. Sparks served as Mayor, 1902-04 and again, 1907-08.

With copied photograph of recipient and copied roll extracts.