NAM.2002-02-693-1

Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902, clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal. From medal group awarded to Lieutenant Colonel T F Brinckman, 3rd Bn, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). This medal is suspended from an orange, blue and red striped ribbon and is connected via a bar swivel suspender. The obverse depicts the effigy of Queen Victoria, facing left and wearing a crown. Along the circumference the words ‘VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX’ are inscribed. Just below the head of the Queen is the hallmark of George William de Saulles: 'G W de Saulles'. The reverse has a more ornate design illustrating the figure of Britannia, standing and holding a wreath in her outstretched arm and a flag in the other. In the background towards the right, troops march away from a coastline. In the foreground, a trident and shield lay on the floor. Inscribed along the top of the medal are the words ‘SOUTH AFRICA’. Below the figure of Britannia, de Saullles' hallmark is inscribed again. The rank, name and regiment is inscribed on the rim. From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.

Boer War (1899-1902)