Pair: Private J. H. Failes, 2nd City of London Rifle Volunteers and City of London Imperial Volunteers, later 6th Battalion, City of London Rifles

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (731 Pte. J. H. Failes, C.I.V.); Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, E.VII.R. (2136 L. Cpl. J. H. Failes. 2/ London V.R.C.) minor edge bruise and light contact marks, very fine or better (2) £140-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Jack Webb Collection of Medals and Militaria.

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James Herbert Failes was born in Westminster, London in 1872. Initially a blacksmith by occupation, he joined the 2nd City of London Rifle Rifle Volunteers in 1889 and served in South Africa with the Infantry Battalion of the City Imperial Volunteers during the Boer War. On 13 April 1908, while still belonging to the 2nd City of London Rifle Volunteers, he attested for a 1 year engagement with the 6th Battalion, City of London Rifles, terminating on 12 April 1909.