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№ 510

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17 September 2020

Hammer Price:
£120

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902 (2), no clasp (80 Pte. P. Massyn. George T.G.) traces of brooch mounting to obverse; 1 clasp, Cape Colony, with unofficial top retaining rod (88 Pte. J. S. Corbett. Indwe T.G.) suspension re-affixed on latter, edge bruising, nearly very fine and better (2) £100-£140

Approximately 110 medals awarded to the George Town Guard and 137 medals awarded to the Indwe Town Guard.

Note: No evidence has been found to confirm Private Corbett’s entitlement to the Cape Colony clasp (which if he is entitled must have been through service with another unit).