Miniature Medals

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (70429 Gnr. J. Rixon, 66th Bty., R.F.A.) nearly very fine £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Medals to Artillery Units formed by Lt-Col. A.M. Macfarlane.

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John Thomas Rixon served with 66 Battery at Colenso when, on 15 December 1899, attempts were made to save the battery’s guns under very heavy fire. A total of seven Victoria Crosses and 19 D.C.M.s were won at this battle, and the 66th Battery was later awarded the Honour Title “Colenso”.