Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Pte. W. Hickman, Kimberley T.G.) edge bruise, slight scratch to obverse, very fine £50-70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals relating to the Boer War formed by two brothers.

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Listed in the Kimberley Town Guard roll as ‘Not enrolled’, therefore not entitled to clasp. Was employed as a ‘Fireman, Searchlight Engine’. Another medal with a Defence of Kimberley clasp was awarded to a Sergeant W. Hickman of the Kimberley Town Guard; this ‘returned’ on 15 August 1905. Entries for both ‘Hickmans’ make reference to service in the Kimberley Light Horse. With copied research. 75 ‘no clasp’ medals awarded to the Kimberley Town Guard.