Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Private J. Oakley, 10th Hussars, late 7th Hussars

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4600 Pte., 7th Hussars); 1914 Star, with clasp (3319 Pte., 10/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (3319 Pte., 10-Hrs.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver (3319 Pte., 10th Royal Hussars) mounted court style for display, good very fine (5)
£280-320

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine collection of 1914 Stars to the Cavalry.

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At the start of the war the 10th Hussars were stationed at Potchefstroom, South Africa. They entered France on 8 October 1914 as part of the 6th Cavalry Brigade, 3rd Cavalry Division.

Private James Oakley served with the 7th Hussars in South Africa. He transferred to the 10th Hussars in 1903. With copied service papers (dark),m.i.c. and other research.