Orders, Decorations and Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (7824 Pte. J. Barrett, Vol. Coy. Cheshire Regt.), clasps tailor’s copies and loose on riband, edge bruise, very fine £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to the Cheshire and Manchester Regiments, Rifle Brigade and Royal Green Jackets formed by the late David Boniface.

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John Barrett enlisted in the Cheshire Regiment in February 1902, having earlier served in the 4th (Volunteer) Battalion. He subsequently served in the 3rd Volunteer Company of the 2nd Battalion in South Africa, returning home in July 1902, and was discharged in the following month; sold with Medal & clasp roll verification.