Three: Serjeant A. Smith, 18th Hussars, attached Imperial Light Horse

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Mafeking, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal (3292 Serjt., 18th Hussars) first clasp a tailor’s copy; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (3292 Serjt., 18th Hussars); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3292 Serjt., 18/Hussars) edge bruising, contact marks, worn and poor, rare clasp combination (3) £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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Served with the Imperial Light Horse 10 November 1899-26 November 1901. With copied roll extracts confirming clasps. The combination of ‘Relief of Mafeking’ and ‘Talana’ is rare. Believed to be just three, this being the only one to an Imperial Unit.