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№ 523

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18 June 2020

Hammer Price:
£260

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Johannesburg (Capt. & Qr: Mr: F. Mugford. 14/Hrs:) engraved naming, extremely fine £300-£400

Frederick Mugford attested for the 14th Hussars, and served with them in the ranks prior to being appointed Quartermaster on 20 September 1882. Promoted Honorary Captain on 20 September 1892, he served with the Regiment in South Africa during the Boer War, and was Mentioned in Lord Robert’s Despatch of 4 September 1901. He retired on 16 January 1901.