A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (12431 Shg.-Sth. R. Huggins, 64th Bty. R.F.A.) worn through polishing £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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Robert Huggins was born in Thetford, Norfolk. A Shoeing Smith by occupation, he attested for short service with the Royal Artillery at London on 22 September 1900, aged 19 years, 4 months. With the 64th Battery R.F.A. he served in South Africa, October 1900-October 1901, being discharged, having completed his service, at Newport on 28 October 1901. With copied service papers and roll extracts.