Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (70399 Dr. J. Mott, 84th. Batt. R.F.A.) minor edge nick, good very fine £80-£100

James Mott was born in Southminster, Maldon, Essex, in 1871, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Colchester on 17 January 1889. Recorded as ‘thrown from horse’ in April 1890, the recipient’s Army Service Record confirms service in South Africa from 18 January 1900 to 18 May 1901. He was later discharged in 1902 after 13 years with the Colours, his character noted as ‘very good’.

Sold with copied research including a photocopy of a Carte de Visite portrait photograph of the recipient.