holster, pistol, holster
Accession Number
NAM.1989-02-3-2
Description
Holster for a Mauser self-loading 7.63 mm pistol M1896,1898 (c); belonging to Sgt A A Leather, Boer War. Sgt Leather received citation for the Victoria Cross for the rescue of Tpr Ballardies during a Boer ambush. Although the nomination was signed by Colonel the Earl of Scarborough no award was made, even of a lesser grade.
Campaigns
Boer War (1899-1902)
Units