Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal (3928 Pte. R. Tustin. 11th. Hussars) good very fine, rare to unit £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Queen’s South Africa Medals for the Defence of Kimberley, Ladysmith and Mafeking.

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F. Tustin attested for the 11th Hussars and served in South Africa during the Boer War attached to the 5th Dragoon Guards. He was taken Prisoner of War near Wolmaranstad on 24 July 1901, an was subsequently released.

Note: The 11th Hussars were not present as a unit at the Defence of Ladysmith.