The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Mafeking, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (2085 Pte. J. Nelson, 2: R. Scots Fus:) nearly extremely fine and rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The collection of Medals formed by the Late Clive Nowell.

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One of Barton’s Fusilier Brigade which comprised 2nd Royal Fusiliers (27 men), 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers (20 men), 1st Royal Welch Fusiliers (1 officer and 25 men), and the 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers (1 officer and 25 men

The medal roll states against Private J. Nelson “Prisoner to England”. His medal was not forfeited but issued to him on 14 June 1905.