Great Britain: King's South Africa Medal, for the
2nd Boer War, with 2 Clasps "South Africa 1901"
and "South Africa 1902".
Attributed: 3502 SGT. W. T. LUCAS 3/ GREN. GDS.
(Sergeant W. T. Lucas, 3rd Battalion/Grenadier
Guards).
The King's South Africa Medal was instituted
in 1902 by King Edward VII to replace the Queen’s
South Africa Medal, following the death of Queen
Victoria on 22 Jan. 1901.
The medal was awarded to all British and Colonial
military personnel who served in South Africa
during the 2nd Boer War and were present in the
theater on or after 1 Jan. 1902 and who had
completed 18 months of service in the conflict
prior to 1 Jun. 1902.
The clasps:
The "SOUTH AFRICA 1901" clasp was awarded to
all troops who served in South Africa between 01
Jan. 1901 and 31 Dec. 1901 inclusive.
The "SOUTH AFRICA 1902" clasp was awarded to
all troops who served in South Africa between 01
Jan. 1902 and 31 Dec. 1902 inclusive.
FULL SIZE
2nd Boer War 1899-1902
Item 100% original - original ribbon
Condition as on the photos: Stains and glue residue on the ribbon.
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