Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Perth Tribute Medal 1901-02, 33 mm x 24 mm, badge of the Black Watch in gold, glazed both sides and set within a gold band surmounted by the Imperial crown and ring suspension, reverse of the badge engraved ‘South Africa 1901-2 Pte. G. McFarlane 8972’, extremely fine and very rare £1500-2000

Not recorded by Hibbard.

The following extract was taken from the Peoples Journal for Perthshire:
1 June 1901:

‘Black Watch Volunteers’ Medal

Above is a sketch of the medal which is to be presented to the Perth Volunteers who served in South Africa. In the front of the centre is the badge of the Black Watch, surrounded by a circle of gold. On the top is the Imperial crown, while on the back is the name of the volunteer, with regimental number, date, and the words ‘South Africa’. The medal, which is a very handsome one, was designed and made by Mr A. H. Crawford, jeweller, George Street, Perth, and will, it is expected, be presented at the inspection of the 4th V.B.R.H. on Saturday, 8th June [1901].’

For a similar item, see lot 498, D.N.W. 11 December 2013.