Miniature Medals

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Matabeleland 1893 (3583 Pte. J. Armstrong, 1st Batt. R. Highls.) pawnbroker’s mark in obverse field, otherwise nearly extremely fine and scarce £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to the 42nd and 73rd Regiments (Black Watch).

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A detachment of one officer and 17 men were present during the operations in Matabeleland 1893. 3583 Private John Armstrong served with the 2nd Battalion in South Africa and was killed in action at Magersfontein.