A scarce ‘Defence of Mafeking’ Casualty Queen’s South Africa Medal awarded to J. Rolneck, Mafeking Town Guard

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Mafeking (J. Rolneck. Mafeking Town Gd:) minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fine £1,000-£1,400

J. Rolneck is confirmed on the roll as entitled to the Queen’s South Africa Medal with clasp Defence of Mafeking, for his service with the Mafeking Town Guard during the siege from 13 October 1899 to 17 May 1900; approximately 513 Medals awarded to this unit. The Boer War Casualty Roll by Alexander M. Palmer further notes a ‘J. Rollneck’ was wounded during the Siege of Mafeking on 16 January 1900, whilst serving with the medical staff.