Orders, Decorations and Medals

Pair: Private F. Day, Rifle Brigade

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, Orange Free State (4986 Pte., Rifle Bde.) initial officially corrected, unofficial connection to last clasp; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (4986 Pte., Rifle Brigade) some edge bruising and contact marks, very fine (2) £100-140

George Frederick Day was born in West Ham, London. A Ship’s Steward by occupation, he attested for service in the Rifle Brigade at London on 4 February 1897, aged 22 years, 4 months. Serving with the 1st Battalion, he served in South Africa, March 1900-October 1902. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in April 1904 and discharged in February 1909. Sold with copied service papers. ‘Orange Free State’ clasp not confirmed.